AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoClimate Finance: As COP31 opens in Türkiye, Pacific leaders are pressing for easier-to-access grants, more adaptation funding and support to put climate plans into action. Advocates also want financing to protect children and essential services, rather than deepen climate-related debt. Samoa Climate Risks: A strengthening El Niño could bring prolonged pressure on Samoa’s water supplies, agriculture, public health and electricity. SPREP warns the regional event may persist into 2027, while stressing that local forecasts will provide more specific guidance. AI Readiness: A new Commonwealth study ranks Samoa 41st among 56 countries for young people’s readiness to benefit from AI, below the benchmark reached by just 15 countries. Fiji leads the Pacific at 12th, highlighting a regional gap in preparedness.
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