AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSamoa HIV Preparedness: Samoa’s Ministry of Health is stepping up surveillance, lab readiness, prevention, treatment and community engagement after Fiji declared a national HIV emergency, noting it’s precautionary and not saying Samoa has the same situation; Samoa reports 14 people living with HIV and urges safe sex and not sharing needles. Pacific Climate & Gender in Water Decisions: Pacific advocates say women are being left out of water and climate decision-making, driving wider impacts; research highlights the need for women’s voices in forums and planning ahead of COP31. UN Climate Diplomacy (Mountains to Sea): Nepal used UN General Assembly events to push an integrated “Sagarmatha to the Sea” approach linking glacier melt, rivers and rising seas, with Samoa among co-hosts. Pacific Ocean Protection Gap: A new global analysis finds only about 10% of the world’s oceans are designated for conservation and far less is effectively protected, calling for stronger implementation beyond labels. AI & Indigenous Knowledge (Pacific Digital Connectivity): A Pacific digital connectivity dialogue in New York focused on protecting Indigenous and traditional knowledge as AI and data access risks grow. Regional Tech & Governance: Palau hosted Pacific tax administrators to strengthen revenue systems, including technology and risk management, with Samoa among delegations.
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