AGP Executive Report
Last update: 26 minutes agoClimate Finance: At COP31, Minister Lynda Tabuya urged funders to support slow-onset crises such as drought and water shortages, not just cyclones, and help close the Pacific Resilience Facility’s funding gap. Tourism: Fiji’s rolling annual visitor arrivals topped 1.01 million, but growth remains reliant on Australia, which supplied 48.2% of September visitors; New Zealand arrivals were flat year to date. Drought Risks: Record-low October rainfall is putting water and power supplies under pressure, with EFL warning rationing may be needed and farmers seeking more time as dry conditions threaten cane crops. Airline Costs: Fiji Airways faces a nearly $300 million rise in fuel costs, with another loss expected, adding pressure to the national carrier’s finances.
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