AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDrought: Tonga has declared drought across Tongatapu, Niuatoputapu, Ha‘apai and ‘Eua, with Niuafo‘ou under warning and Vava‘u on alert. El Niño remains strong, and MetService warns impacts could continue after the event; agencies are coordinating water support and public updates. Climate Finance: Tonga’s Prime Minister says the Pacific Resilience Facility still needs US$320 million to reach its US$500 million minimum, despite new pledges. The fund is intended to support small, community-led resilience projects. Loss and Damage: Former prime minister Siaosi Sovaleni says climate losses include culture, identity, biodiversity, health and community ties—not just financial costs—and calls for accessible funding and locally led solutions. Weather Services: SPREP and the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology signed a partnership in Nuku‘alofa to strengthen weather, climate and hydrological services across both regions.
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