AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClimate & Health: Pacific leaders are set to challenge Australia at the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, with climate action and fossil-fuel phase-outs front and centre—an issue that directly affects health through worsening heat, storms, and food systems. Food Security: In Vanuatu, communities in Eratap and Teouma say severe heat, drought and cyclones are damaging taro and manioc and disrupting planting and harvesting, threatening fresh produce supply to Port Vila. Worker Welfare: Samoan seasonal workers in the PALM and RSE schemes raised concerns in Port Vila about unexplained accommodation deductions and overcrowding, including claims of shared rooms and charges for bedding. Outbreak Preparedness: A prolonged whooping cough (pertussis) outbreak in Vanuatu’s Tafea and Shefa provinces (declared over in July 2026) highlights the need for faster detection and early response in island settings. Sports & Recovery: Vanuatu’s women’s beach volleyball team trained in Bangkok with strength, recovery and nutrition support ahead of major events in China.
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