AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorld Bank Outlook: The World Bank says growth across 11 Pacific island economies will cool further, forecasting 2.8% growth in 2026 (down from 3.2% in 2024–25), as higher fuel and shipping costs bite, tourism momentum slows, and structural constraints persist. Nauru Energy Pivot: Nauru is moving toward diesel freedom, signing an MoU with Sydney’s Smart Commercial Energy for an 18MW solar plus 40MWh battery plan aimed at cutting reliance on imported fuel. Regional Climate Finance: Fiji and Australia have ratified the Pacific Resilience Facility Treaty, putting community-focused grants for adaptation, disaster readiness and loss-and-damage response on track to start flowing. Security & Influence: Australia and Fiji are also nearing the Vuvale Union, a broader security-and-economic deal designed to strengthen ties and counter China’s push for influence in the Pacific. Ongoing Pressure Points: Deep-sea mining faces fresh backlash after a major review warned it could cause “dire and long-lasting” harm to Pacific ecosystems.
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