AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPacific Finance & Banking: Central Bank of Solomon Islands governor Luke Forau says the Wansolwara Collaboration is a practical Melanesian partnership linking PNG, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to improve financial inclusion, payments, capacity and cybersecurity. Regional Climate & Food Security: Pacific leaders at Palau pushed COP31 for real climate finance, warning 1.5°C overshoot could hit tuna access fees and coastal catches, with flooding risks worsening for islands like Tuvalu. Vanuatu Health & Services: Vanuatu is among countries benefiting from a Samoa-led ADB-funded procurement deal for vaccines and cold-chain support, while a NZMTS specialist urogynaecology team recently delivered surgery and training across Santo and Port Vila. Kava Trade Protection: Pacific leaders endorsed a Kava Declaration to protect the crop’s cultural and economic value, but growers face a tougher fight as the “Pacific Kava” name is already being claimed in the US. Digital & Cyber Risk: A week of scam and hacking reports highlights how malicious browser extensions and phishing chains keep targeting users and wallets, underlining the need for stronger online safeguards. Tourism Linkages: Pacific Tourism Organisation returned to New Zealand’s travel industry via a roadshow, featuring Vanuatu among “Hidden Treasures” destinations.
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