AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate voices: Samoan-New Zealand photographer Faaiuga Vaialia is among Pacific artists using images to bring island experiences of climate change to COP31 leaders. Agrifood innovation: Vanuatu and FAO have opened a regional forum focused on scaling and financing solutions for resilient food systems. Climate resilience: Samoa faces heightened drought and cyclone risks as El Niño strengthens ahead of the 2026–27 storm season; around 70% of its people and infrastructure are in low-lying coastal areas. Island restoration: A €20 million German grant will fund seven years of work to restore native plants and wildlife in Samoa and three other Pacific island groups, supporting biodiversity, food security and resilience. AI readiness: Samoa ranked 41st among 56 Commonwealth countries in a study of young people’s readiness to benefit from AI, placing it behind Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Nauru.
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