AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSustainable Fisheries: The PNA Office’s CEO, Dr Saangalofa Clark, made a courtesy call to Papua New Guinea’s National Fisheries Authority boss, Justin Ilakini, reaffirming Pacific solidarity on sustainable tuna management and regional cooperation. Kiribati Ocean Peace: Kiribati says Pacific nations must stay united behind the Ocean of Peace as China’s missile test and new security deals raise alarm ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum. Climate & Reefs: A new look at El Niño and World Reef Awareness Day highlights how warming seas drive coral bleaching risk across Asia and the Pacific, with reefs needing close monitoring. Banaba Mining Shift: The Rabi Council of Leaders says Banaba resource extraction plans have moved on from an Australian firm, now pursuing a feasibility study with Kiribati and Nauru. Pacific Plastics Treaty Prep: Fiji and partners are pushing implementation details for a future global plastics agreement, focusing on finance, capacity and support for Small Island Developing States. Pacific Fisheries Talks: Ministers wrapped up the 25th Forum Fisheries Committee meeting in Wellington, setting priorities for the future of regional fisheries cooperation. Ocean Science Skills: Kiribati students joined the RV Tangaroa “Floating University” to build ocean research skills that can help manage resources and prepare for hazards.
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