AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWater Security Launch: Rabaul District in East New Britain has officially rolled out the PacFresH2O project, aiming to protect fresh water and boost resilience in high-risk communities, schools, health facilities and markets from 2026–2031, with climate-resilient water systems, better sanitation and hygiene, monitoring stations, conservation, WaSH committees and alternate livelihoods. Economic Pressure: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is set to slow further in 2026, with diesel dependence and fuel shocks hitting hardest, including impacts already seen in Solomon Islands’ logging decline. Disaster Health Strain: Recovery from Cyclone Maila continues, with Western Province emergency teams stepping up damage assessments and relief, while health services face ongoing shortages and access challenges. Maternal Care Focus: Midwives are again in the spotlight, with calls to expand the workforce and strengthen facilities—amid figures showing the country still falls far short of midwifery targets. Regional Climate Unity: Tonga’s PM urged coordinated Pacific action to protect the ocean as climate impacts cross borders.
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