AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMarine Conservation: Palau’s ambassador to Taiwan called for stronger cooperation on marine science, conservation and sustainable tourism, highlighting the traditional bul practice and the Palau National Marine Sanctuary. Climate Finance: New pledges of US$13.3 million bring the Pacific Resilience Facility’s commitments to US$190 million, still short of its US$500 million initial target. Palau President Surangel Whipps has urged leaders to provide faster, direct grants for climate resilience; the ADB says current adaptation funding covers only 26% of the Pacific’s projected annual needs. Whale Protection: Palau co-sponsored a proposal that could have reopened the door to commercial whaling. It was withdrawn, leaving the International Whaling Commission’s longstanding ban in place.
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