AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate and Water: A strengthening El Niño could bring unusually dry weather to Vanuatu and neighbouring islands from November to January, worsening pressure on drinking water and agriculture after months of reported shortages. Forecasters warn the event could intensify into 2027. Food and Nutrition: Pacific ministers adopted the Port Vila Declaration on resilient agrifood systems on 6 November and launched an investment platform. Their priorities include food security, healthy diets, climate-resilient farming and fisheries, and better livelihoods. Adaptation and Health: Vanuatu’s National Adaptation Plan sets priorities across all six provinces, including health and nutrition, water and sanitation, agriculture and fisheries. It is intended to guide planning and investment through 2035. Disaster Readiness: Pacific experts say resilience planning should give greater attention to earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and landslides, alongside climate threats. These hazards can strike suddenly and cause severe loss of life.
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