AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Clash: French Polynesia says it was not consulted about an American startup’s plan to explore seabed mining just beyond its maritime borders, as critics warn the move could flout international law and threaten protected ecosystems around Kiribati and the Cook Islands. Kiribati-Linked High Seas Pressure: The same dispute centers on a proposed lease of international waters entirely surrounded by the exclusive zones of Kiribati, the Cook Islands, and French Polynesia—raising fresh alarms about deep-sea impacts and who gets a say. Community Resilience in Kiribati: In Abaiang, a local knowledge broker is helping households use water-efficient gardening to boost food production while easing pressure on fragile groundwater, with peer-to-peer learning to spread what works. Digital Access for Remote Islands: A new report highlights community-run internet networks, including a Kiribati project, arguing local ownership and environmental sustainability checks are key to keeping remote communities connected. Climate-Displacement Risk: A spotlight on statelessness links climate-related displacement in the Pacific to higher risks of losing citizenship and rights, urging more attention to the migration-climate overlap.
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