AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPacific Climate Finance: A Pacific-led resilience fund has passed US$200 million in pledges at COP31, aiming to deliver grants directly to communities facing climate threats. Tonga is also among the countries set to benefit from a regional programme for clean water and sanitation during disasters. Tonga’s COP31 Priorities: Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua was named among the 2026 Global Impact Leaders and used the recognition to promote whale conservation and ocean protection. He has also urged a faster shift from fossil fuels, with Tonga targeting 70% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% by 2035. Government Capacity: Tonga received legal drafting support through a Pacific maritime governance programme to help put international shipping rules into national law. Climate and Education: Tonga’s Ministry is pushing for education to be included in global climate finance, arguing that funding should support communities’ resilience.
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