AGP Executive Report

UN Climate Justice Push: Climate-vulnerable countries told the UN General Assembly they shouldn’t be forced deeper into debt after disasters they didn’t cause, demanding grants and faster access to climate finance. Pacific Leaders at UNGA: Tuvalu’s PM said sea-level rise is already a “present reality,” urging scaled grants for adaptation and loss-and-damage, while Solomon Islands warned one disaster can erase years of development. Nauru/“Naoero” and the ICC: The US welcomed Naoero’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, framing it as sovereignty—an issue that also intersects with how small states navigate international institutions. Pacific Climate Litigation Prep: Fiji’s Attorney General opened a regional writeshop in Nadi for Pacific submissions to the ICJ advisory proceedings on climate change, with Nauru among the participating countries. Deep-Sea Mining Divide: At UNGA, American Samoa opposed commercial deep-sea extraction, while Naoero called for international seabed-mining rules—highlighting a widening split over ocean protection versus resource development. Regional Capacity Building: India proposed tailored training for Pacific professionals through the FIPIC framework, including areas like climate action and disaster resilience.

UN Climate Finance Push: Climate-vulnerable Pacific and other states told the UN General Assembly they shouldn’t be forced deeper into debt after disasters they didn’t cause, calling for grants and faster access to climate money. Pacific Leaders at UN: Tuvalu’s PM said sea-level rise is already here and urged scaled grants for adaptation and loss and damage, while Solomon Islands warned a single disaster can erase years of progress. Deep-Sea Mining Divide: At UNGA, Naoero (formerly Nauru) backed completing international seabed-mining rules, while American Samoa opposed commercial extraction, citing major gaps on impacts to deep-ocean ecosystems and fisheries. ICJ Climate Case Prep: Fiji hosted a regional writeshop for Pacific submissions to the ICJ advisory proceedings on climate change, with Nauru among the participating countries. Nauru Name Change at UN: Nauru’s President David Adeang told UNGA the country has changed its name to “Naoero,” framing it as reclaiming heritage. Sovereignty vs ICC: The US congratulated Naoero after Adeang announced withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, praising the move as standing up for sovereignty.

Deep-sea mining divide at UNGA: Naoero (formerly Nauru) pushed for international rules on seabed mining, while American Samoa rejected commercial extraction, warning of major gaps in understanding impacts on deep-ocean ecosystems and fisheries. Pacific climate justice at the UN: Climate-vulnerable leaders told the UN they shouldn’t be forced deeper into debt to recover from disasters they didn’t cause, demanding grants and faster access to finance. Sea-level reality in the Pacific: Tuvalu’s PM said sea-level rise is a “present reality,” urging climate finance as grants at the needed scale and highlighting coastal land reclamation. ICJ climate case legal push: Fiji’s AG opened a regional writeshop for Pacific submissions to the ICJ advisory proceedings, with participation from 16 Pacific countries and territories including Nauru. UNGA diplomacy and Nauru’s name change: Nauru’s president David Adeang addressed the UN General Assembly, saying the country has changed its name and reclaimed heritage. Pacific infrastructure for resilience: A Pacific infrastructure facility highlighted renewable energy investment needs and closing urban-rural gaps to help communities “rise with the tide.”

Deep-Sea Mining Divide at UNGA: Naoero (formerly Nauru) pushed for international rules to finish before any seabed mining moves ahead, while American Samoa rejected US commercial extraction plans, warning of major gaps in understanding impacts on deep-ocean ecosystems and fisheries. Climate Debt and Disaster Finance: Climate-vulnerable leaders told the UN General Assembly they shouldn’t be forced into deeper debt after disasters they didn’t cause, calling for grants and faster access to climate finance instead of “loans with paperwork.” Pacific Leaders Demand Real Climate Action: Tuvalu’s PM said sea-level rise is a present reality and urged grant-scale climate funding and faster progress on SDG 14, while Solomon Islands warned one disaster can wipe out years of development. Pacific Legal Push at ICJ: Fiji’s attorney general opened a regional writeshop for Pacific submissions to the ICJ climate advisory process, with participation from Nauru and 15 other island states. UNGA Name Change Spotlight: Nauru’s president said the country has changed its name and “reclaimed its heritage,” as Naoero continues to raise its profile at the UN.

Pacific Climate Finance Push: Climate-vulnerable nations told the UN General Assembly they shouldn’t be forced into deeper debt to recover from disasters they didn’t cause, calling for grants and faster access to finance. Sea-Level Reality in Tuvalu: Tuvalu’s PM said sea-level rise is already here, urging scaled grants for adaptation and loss-and-damage, with coastal projects reclaiming land in Funafuti. Pacific Legal Action at the ICJ: Fiji’s attorney general opened a regional writeshop for Pacific submissions to the ICJ climate advisory case, with legal teams from 16 Pacific countries and territories including Nauru. Deep-Sea Mining Divide: At UNGA, American Samoa rejected commercial deep-sea mineral extraction while Naoero (formerly Nauru) pushed for international seabed-mining rules to be completed. Infrastructure for Resilience: A Pacific infrastructure facility highlighted a push for renewable energy investment and better links between urban and rural areas, including a regional project database to attract bidders. UNGA Name-Change Spotlight: Nauru’s new name push (“Naoero”) is framed as harder than product rebranding, tied to identity and history—playing out on the UN stage. Pacific Leaders at UNGA: Leaders from across the Pacific used UNGA to underline existential climate risks and the need for urgent action and justice.

UN Climate Finance Push: Pacific, Caribbean and other climate-vulnerable leaders told the UN General Assembly they shouldn’t be forced deeper into debt to recover from disasters they didn’t cause, calling for grants and faster access to climate money. Tuvalu’s Sea-Level Reality: Tuvalu’s PM Feleti Teo warned sea-level rise is “present reality,” urging scaled grants for loss and damage and faster progress on SDG 14. Pacific Legal Action on Climate: Fiji’s AG opened a Pacific writeshop in Nadi for Pacific submissions to the ICJ climate advisory case, with Nauru among the participating countries. Deep-Sea Mining Split: A divide over seabed mining surfaced at the UN, with American Samoa opposing commercial extraction while Naoero (Nauru) pushed for international rules to be completed. Nauru Name Change at the UN: Nauru President David Adeang highlighted the country’s new name, “Naoero,” as part of reclaiming heritage at the UN. Pacific Capacity-Building: India proposed tailored training for Pacific professionals under the FIPIC framework, including climate action and disaster resilience. Tourism, But Packaged for Markets: PTI Australia appointed a North Pacific tourism advisor to help Nauru and neighbors package nature-based tourism for Australian buyers.

Climate Debt Push: Pacific and other climate-vulnerable leaders told the UN General Assembly they shouldn’t be forced to rebuild disasters through loans, calling for grants and faster access to climate finance instead of “borrowing its way out” of harm. Sea-Level Reality in Tuvalu: Tuvalu’s PM said sea-level rise is already a “present reality,” pointing to coastal land reclamation and urging scaled grants to address loss and damage. Pacific Climate Threats at UNGA: Solomon Islands warned a single disaster can erase years of development, while leaders stressed climate action and SDG 14 “life below water.” Deep-Sea Mining Divide: At UNGA, Naoero (formerly Nauru) urged international seabed-mining rules be completed, while American Samoa opposed commercial extraction, citing major unknown impacts on deep-ocean ecosystems and fisheries. Legal Climate Case in Motion: Fiji’s attorney general opened a Pacific writeshop for Pacific submissions to the ICJ climate advisory proceedings, with Nauru among participating countries. Pacific Capacity-Building: India proposed tailored training for Pacific professionals under the FIPIC framework, including climate action and disaster resilience. Name Change and Identity: A UN-focused debate on national rebranding highlighted how changing a country’s name can collide with history, identity, and politics. Tourism Packaging for Nauru: PTI Australia appointed a North Pacific tourism advisor to help Nauru and neighbors package nature-based offerings for Australian markets.

Climate Finance & Adaptation: Pacific leaders used the UN General Assembly to press that climate impacts are already here—Tuvalu’s PM Feleti Teo called sea-level rise a “present reality,” pointing to coastal land reclamation in Funafuti and urging climate finance as grants plus faster SDG progress. Disaster Risk for Small Islands: Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele warned that one major natural disaster could wipe out years of development, arguing small island vulnerability needs to be measured beyond income. Deep-Sea Mining Split at the UN: A widening Pacific divide surfaced as American Samoa opposed commercial deep-sea mineral extraction while Naoero (formerly Nauru) pushed for international seabed mining rules to be finished first. Pacific Legal Push for Climate Justice: Fiji’s AG opened a regional writeshop in Nadi for Pacific submissions to the ICJ climate advisory process, with participation including Nauru, framing the case as a path to climate justice. Nauru at the UN: Nauru’s president David Adeang told the UN it has changed its name and reclaimed heritage, as diplomatic ties and UN visibility continue to grow. Regional Partnerships: India’s FIPIC foreign ministers meeting highlighted tailored capacity-building for Pacific priorities, including climate action and disaster resilience. Tourism Packaging for Nauru: PTI Australia appointed a North Pacific tourism advisor to help Palau, FSM, RMI, Kiribati and Nauru make nature-based offerings easier to sell in Australia.

UN Climate Push: Pacific leaders used the UN General Assembly to underline that climate impacts are already here, with Tuvalu’s PM Feleti Teo calling sea-level rise a “present reality” and urging climate finance as grants for unavoidable loss and damage. Legal Climate Action: Fiji’s Attorney General Siromi Turaga opened a regional writeshop in Nadi for Pacific submissions to the ICJ’s climate advisory process, with 16 Pacific countries and territories including Nauru pushing for climate justice. Deep-Sea Mining Split: A major divide over seabed mining surfaced at the UN, as American Samoa opposed commercial deep-sea extraction while Naoero (Nauru) backed completing international rules before any mining proceeds. Nauru at the UN: Nauru President David Adeang told the UN it has changed its name and “reclaimed its heritage,” as diplomatic ties and visibility grow alongside climate advocacy. Regional Support & Resilience: The ADB’s meeting in Milan highlighted climate resilience funding, while Nauru’s delegation pointed to priorities like renewable energy, maritime transport, and public sector reforms.

UN Climate Urgency: Pacific leaders used the UN General Assembly to push climate action as a present-day survival issue, with Tuvalu’s PM Feleti Teo calling sea-level rise “not a future threat” but “a present reality,” and urging climate finance as grants plus faster progress on SDG 14. Climate Justice in Legal Pathways: Fiji’s Attorney-General Siromi Turaga opened a regional writeshop in Nadi for Pacific Island submissions to the ICJ climate advisory process, with Nauru among the participating countries. Deep-Sea Mining Split: A divide over seabed mining surfaced at the UN, as American Samoa opposed commercial deep-sea extraction while Naoero (Nauru) called for international rules to be finished before any mining moves ahead. Nauru at the UN: President David Adeang told the UN that Nauru has changed its name and “reclaimed its heritage,” tying the move to identity and international visibility. Regional Support for Resilience: The Asian Development Bank’s meeting coverage highlighted climate resilience funding priorities across Asia-Pacific, with Nauru’s delegation focused on long-term support including renewable energy and urban development.

Climate Justice Push: Fiji’s AG Siromi Turaga opened a regional writeshop in Nadi for 16 Pacific Island countries preparing submissions to the ICJ on climate change, stressing SIDS will “bear the brunt” of extreme weather unless greenhouse-gas cuts happen fast. Deep-Sea Mining Split at the UN: A growing divide surfaced at UNGA over seabed mining rules: Naoero (formerly Nauru) urged international rules be completed, while American Samoa opposed US commercial extraction, citing major gaps on impacts to deep-ocean ecosystems and fisheries. Nauru Rebrand at the UN: Nauru President David Adeang told the UN General Assembly the country has changed its name to “reclaim its heritage,” as debate continues over how hard national rebranding can be. Development Finance for Resilience: The ADB’s annual meeting in Milan highlighted climate resilience funding across Asia-Pacific, while Nauru’s delegation pointed to priorities like renewable energy, maritime transport, and urban development. Social Protection as Climate Buffer: A UN DESA policy brief says Pacific SIDS—including Nauru (around two-thirds coverage)—need stronger social protection to reduce poverty and better handle climate and economic shocks. Visa Access for Nauruans: The US published the Guam-CNMI visa waiver list, which includes Nauru, allowing waiver-based entry for eligible citizens.

Deep-Sea Mining Clash at UNGA: A widening Pacific divide over deep sea mining surfaced at the UN General Assembly, with American Samoa rejecting a proposed US lease sale that could enable commercial extraction, while Naoero (formerly Nauru) urged international seabed-mining rules to be completed first. Pacific Resilience Funding Push: A UN DESA policy brief says Pacific SIDS need stronger social protection to cut poverty and better handle climate and economic shocks, noting Nauru and Fiji cover about two-thirds of people while several others sit below 30%. Nauru in the Visa Spotlight: The US published the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver list, which includes Nauru among 12 eligible countries. Regional Support for Nauru-linked Work: ADB’s meeting coverage highlights climate resilience and ecosystem restoration as priorities, alongside Nauru’s focus areas like renewable energy and social protection. Tourism Market Access: PTI Australia appointed a senior North Pacific tourism advisor to help package and sell destinations including Nauru into Australian channels.

UNGA Pacific diplomacy: India’s EAM S Jaishankar met Pacific and Caribbean leaders in New York, pushing tailored capacity-building for Pacific Island professionals and highlighting priorities like renewable energy, climate action, disaster resilience, health and education. Climate resilience funding focus: The ADB’s annual meeting update puts climate resilience at the center of Asia-Pacific support, alongside food security, energy connectivity and ecosystem restoration—areas Nauru is seeking help with as it navigates OECD graduation. Social protection as climate shock insurance: A UN DESA policy brief says Pacific SIDS need stronger social protection to cut poverty and help people cope with climate disasters and price shocks; it notes Nauru covers around two-thirds of its population. Nauru in visa access: The US Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program list includes Nauru, easing travel for eligible citizens to Guam and the CNMI. Tourism market push: PTI Australia appointed a North Pacific tourism advisor to help package and sell destinations including Nauru through Australian channels—potentially boosting nature-based tourism demand. Pacific-aligned AI debate: Pasifika AI creators warn AI must not speak for Pacific communities without community mandate, tying tech design to local values and control.

UN General Assembly: More than 130 leaders opened the 81st UNGA in New York, with speeches expected to focus on wars, artificial intelligence, and UN finances—while diplomats also watch the race to succeed António Guterres. Nauru at the UN: Nauru President David Adeang told the UN General Assembly the country has changed its name and “reclaimed its heritage,” underscoring Nauru’s growing visibility on the global stage. Pacific resilience funding: The Asian Development Bank says it’s backing Asia-Pacific food security, digital access, energy connectivity, and climate resilience—while Nauru’s delegation highlights priorities like renewable energy, maritime transport, and social protection. Social protection and climate shocks: A UN DESA policy brief warns Pacific SIDS—including Nauru (around two-thirds coverage)—need stronger social protection to better handle climate disasters and price volatility. Visa access: The US published the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver list, which includes Nauru, potentially easing travel for eligible citizens. Tourism push: PTI Australia appointed a North Pacific tourism advisor to help package and sell Nauru and other islands’ nature-based experiences into Australian markets.

UN diplomacy & identity: Nauru’s President David Adeang told the UN General Assembly he has changed the country’s name and “reclaimed its heritage,” as Nauru continues to deepen its international profile. Climate resilience finance: The Asian Development Bank says it’s backing Asia-Pacific food security, energy connectivity and climate resilience, with Nauru’s delegation attending and highlighting priorities like renewable energy, urban development and public sector reform. Social protection for climate shocks: A UN DESA policy brief warns Pacific SIDS—including Nauru, which covers about two-thirds of its population—still have big gaps in social protection, leaving people exposed to climate disasters and price shocks. Tourism access for Nauru: Pacific Trade Invest Australia appointed Ben Urquhart as Senior North Pacific tourism advisor to help package and sell Nauru and other island destinations through Australian channels, aiming to build booking pathways and support air services. Regional mobility: The US published the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program list, which includes Nauru, making travel to Guam and the CNMI easier for eligible citizens.

UN Multilateralism & Climate Action: India’s Jaishankar told the UNGA summit that the global order is under stress from geopolitical competition, tensions and conflicts, and urged stronger multilateralism plus reforms to make institutions more participative and transparent—warning cooperation is crucial for peace, security and climate action. Pacific Social Protection: A UN DESA policy brief says Pacific SIDS need stronger social protection to cut poverty and boost resilience to climate and economic shocks; coverage is high in places like the Cook Islands and Palau, but around two-thirds in Nauru, leaving many households exposed. Nauru in Visa Waiver News: The US published the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program list of 12 eligible countries, including Nauru, allowing eligible citizens to apply for entry without a standard US visa. Deep-Sea Mining Push: The US is accelerating seabed mining licensing and permits, turning a dormant framework into a “seabed gold rush” test—raising concerns about whether permitting can move fast without weakening environmental review. Tourism Market Access: PTI Australia appointed a Senior North Pacific tourism advisor to help package and sell destinations including Nauru into Australian channels, aiming to build booking pathways and support regional air services.