AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClimate and Infrastructure: Tonga’s sea level has risen 7.3mm a year since 1993, faster than the global average, while 84% of the population lives within a kilometre of the coast. A Commonwealth report warns that adaptation and coastal protections are falling behind. Development Finance: ADB’s 2026–2030 Pacific strategy puts resilient infrastructure, essential services and stronger institutions at the centre of its work with Tonga and 11 other island economies. Energy Security: Tonga will receive US$15.39 million in ADB emergency aid to help keep electricity affordable as fuel costs rise. Tonga Power has also added two generators amid ongoing outages. Meanwhile, Endurance Energy plans to deploy up to six subsea geothermal generators off Tonga in 2027; its latest test produced net power for just 8.7 seconds. Living Costs and Trade: Annual inflation reached 12.1% in September, driven by higher housing, transport and food costs. Tonga has also joined the WTO’s legal advisory centre, gaining specialist trade advice and dispute support. Seasonal Workers: A New Zealand court ruling confirms employers cannot charge Tongan workers recruitment fees, even when payments are made overseas.
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