AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPacific Climate Finance: The Pacific Resilience Facility has passed US$200 million in pledges, with leaders backing direct, non-repayable support for communities facing climate impacts. Tonga’s Priorities: At COP31, Tonga called for more climate funding for resilient schools, early warning systems and children’s wellbeing. Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua also used an international award to highlight whale conservation and ocean protection. Water and Resilience: A regional programme worth about FJD$4.5 million will support Fiji, Tonga and the Marshall Islands with disaster preparedness, clean water and sanitation. Separately, the ADB and Green Climate Fund launched a plan to mobilise more than US$1 billion for climate-resilient infrastructure across 14 Pacific economies. Marine Protection: Tonga is receiving help to strengthen national laws implementing maritime rules, including the MARPOL convention on ship pollution. Sustainable Farming: Tonga has launched its first locally managed organic certification system to support more sustainable agriculture.
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