AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy & Climate Policy: Samoa’s Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa says Australia should ban new coal and gas projects ahead of COP31, warning that fresh fossil-fuel plans would undermine emissions targets. Economic Outlook: The IMF says Samoa’s post-pandemic recovery has slowed sharply, with growth at 0.4% in FY2025/26 and risks from weaker demand, higher energy prices, and structural constraints. Power & Industry Disruption: A major blackout hit Upolu, taking down hospital operations, businesses, and traffic lights; EPC restored power in stages, including the hospital feeder and parts of industrial feeders. Trade & Food Exports: Pacific Trade Invest is bringing 15 exporters from eight Pacific economies—including Samoa’s Wilex Samoa—to Fine Food Australia 2026, aiming to connect premium Pacific food and beverage producers with major buyers. Ocean Protection: A Pacific call is growing to oppose deep-sea mining, warning it could cause irreversible damage to ecosystems that communities depend on. Governance & Funding: Malawi’s delay in ratifying the “Samoa Agreement” is flagged as a risk to access EU funding and development programmes.
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