AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate Action: Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown urged investment in Pacific resilience as the Green Climate Fund prepares to consider another US$300 million for regional projects. A separate Pacific fund has received new pledges, but remains well short of its target. Creative Community: The Plastic2Paradise competition celebrated Rarotonga and Pa Enua artists turning plastic waste into sculpture, designs and sustainable alternatives. Women’s Rights: Cook Islands representatives told a UN committee that gaps remain in gender and violence data, support for survivors and women’s participation, despite new laws and policy progress. Sport & Safety: The Vaine Moana meet Tonga in Sydney on Saturday, keeping their international campaign moving; meanwhile, Cook Islands sports groups can take safeguarding courses to better protect athletes and volunteers. Youth & Learning: Nearly 2,000 students joined the Cook Islands Science Expo, including young people from the Pa Enua, to explore the ocean and climate change. Food & Heritage: A new Mauke cookbook records elders’ recipes, proverbs and food knowledge to help keep island language and traditions alive.
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