AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPacific Skills: Vanuatu Institute of Technology will host a regional skills competition from October 19–22, with contests including welding and electrical work. The event supports VIT’s bid to join the WorldSkills network and could help raise the profile of technical training across the Pacific. Children’s Health: A global report highlights the scale of childhood obesity, affecting 33% of children and adolescents aged 5–19 in Nauru, according to UNICEF. It points to factors beyond diet, including inactivity, sleep, social conditions and the widespread marketing of ultra-processed foods. Climate and Health: Ahead of COP31, Pacific voices are urging global leaders to learn from the region’s community-led approaches to climate resilience and health. At pre-COP talks in Fiji, leaders are also pressing for climate finance and support for adaptation in vulnerable island communities.
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