AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEducation & Skills: NUV’s inaugural graduation in Port Vila celebrated more than 250 graduates, including 14 Bachelor of Environmental Science students taught by James Cook University, with a bilingual (English/French) program aimed at building local climate resilience. Climate Diplomacy: The UN General Assembly backed a Vanuatu-led resolution endorsing a landmark International Court of Justice climate opinion, voting 141-8 (with the US among the eight “no” votes) and strengthening the push for countries to treat climate action as a legal duty. Pacific Security: New Zealand is pressing for deeper Pacific defence cooperation as regional militarisation fears grow, even while crime-fighting ties with Australia and others expand. Sports Spotlight: Football history is set for Sunday as South Melbourne and Auckland FC contest the first-ever OFC Pro League final at Eden Park. Regional Environment: China says it has curbed dengue spread at home despite global surges, pointing to stronger surveillance and rapid outbreak response. Local Interest: Vanuatu tourism gets a boost with “Twice as Nice – Santo” trade activity in Brisbane, highlighting expanded Solomon Airlines services.
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