AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate Finance: Samoa is assessing whether carbon markets could help fund climate action, but officials say the country must first determine if it is ready to participate. Weather Risks: El Niño is raising drought, fire and cyclone risks, with dry conditions already straining water supplies and damaging crops — threats to households, farms and businesses. Transport Infrastructure: Japan has handed Samoa Shipping Corporation a maintenance boat and mobile workshop truck, bolstering the upkeep of vessels that carry people and goods between Upolu and Savai‘i. Export Opportunities: Samoa’s new recycling centre is processing plastic bottles and aluminium cans for export, part of a regional push to turn collected waste into revenue. Regional Investment: The Asian Development Bank’s five-year Pacific strategy prioritises jobs, private investment, essential services and climate-resilient infrastructure.
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