AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoClimate Resilience: The ADB warns coastal flooding losses across Asia and the Pacific could reach US$739 billion a year by 2100. Tonga’s sea level is rising 7.3mm annually, and about 84% of its population lives within a kilometre of the coast. Community Projects: Friends of Tonga won an international environmental award for work including 77 rainwater cisterns, with a US$10,000 grant to support further initiatives. Prices and Power: Inflation hit 12.1% in September, with housing, transport and food costs rising. ADB has approved US$15.39 million to help Tonga maintain affordable electricity, while Tonga Power has added two generators amid outages. Future Energy: Seattle startup Endurance Energy is targeting a 2027 subsea geothermal project in Tonga, with plans for up to six offshore generators to reduce reliance on imported diesel. Its recent test off Oregon produced net-positive power for just 8.7 seconds. Trade: Tonga has joined the WTO’s legal advisory centre, gaining specialist support and training to help protect its interests in international trade. Health Services: A nine-member Chinese medical team is providing specialist care and community health checks alongside Tonga’s local services.
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