AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTelecom Resilience: Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna says worsening disasters are driving a rethink of telecom infrastructure, with Tonga’s volcanic eruption exposing the vulnerability of internet networks. Economic Ties: Tonga and the United States discussed stronger commercial links, with digital connectivity and energy infrastructure among areas for cooperation. Climate Finance: A US$15 million Green Climate Fund investment will help establish a US$60 million fund for climate-focused businesses in Tonga, Fiji and Vanuatu, including in agriculture, fisheries and recycling. Tonga is also among 14 countries covered by a US$1.06 billion regional climate programme for resilient infrastructure and essential services. Water and Agriculture: Tonga’s lands minister has urged water conservation as Super El Niño fuels prolonged drought, threatening water supplies, crops and food security. Coastal Protection: Community-backed designs for coastal works in Nukuleka–Talafo’ou and Manuka–Kolonga have been endorsed, advancing protection against erosion and rising seas. Construction: Tonga’s new Parliament complex has reached a major milestone, with its distinctive timber roof taking shape on the NZ$60 million project.
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