AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Push Near Kiribati: A little-known US startup is seeking approval to lease about 25 million acres of international seabed for mining just outside areas where French Polynesia, the Cook Islands and Kiribati hold exclusive rights—raising fresh alarm that deep-sea extraction could bypass the International Seabed Authority’s oversight. Coral Reef Protection With Pacific Knowledge: Researchers are set to meet in Auckland to discuss threats to coral reefs and solutions, with organisers spotlighting Pacific Islander knowledge and traditions for reef management. El Niño Intensifies Risk for the Region: Forecasts say El Niño could become one of the strongest on record, with central Pacific sea temperatures running extremely high—an added stress for island communities already recovering from major storms. Tuna Sustainability Under Pressure: Pacific fisheries officials warn that unreported fishing and weak catch monitoring threaten tuna stocks; observer coverage is being used more for compliance, but the job is dangerous and hard to enforce. Kiribati Food Resilience in Action: In Abaiang, a Kiribati knowledge broker is promoting water-efficient gardening to boost local harvests while easing pressure on fragile groundwater. Ocean of Peace vs Militarisation: Kiribati is urging Pacific unity behind the “Ocean of Peace” as major-power security moves and a China missile test spark wider regional concern. Banaba Resource Extraction Plans Shift: The Rabi Council of Leaders says it has moved away from an Australian partner and is pursuing a feasibility study with Kiribati and Nauru for renewed phosphate-related extraction discussions.
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