AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClimate Finance: The Pacific Community secured US$129.9 million in new climate funding, including US$107 million to help tuna-dependent communities and economies adapt. Electricity: Tonga Power commissioned two generators at Popua, adding 3.52 MW to support peak demand and outages while a permanent upgrade is developed. Energy Costs: The Asian Development Bank approved a US$15.39 million grant for Tonga to manage fuel price volatility and help maintain affordable electricity. Agriculture: Former agriculture minister Siosiua Halavatau says monitoring soil moisture could give farmers earlier warning of drought, helping them protect crops, livestock and water supplies. Exports: A solar-powered cold-storage unit is helping a Kolonga root-crop exporter cut post-harvest losses and improve handling for export markets.
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