AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoKiribati & Pacific climate resilience: A Kiribati knowledge broker in Abaiang is sharing water-efficient gardening that boosts household food production while easing pressure on fragile groundwater, using peer-to-peer trials from the Atoll Food Futures approach. El Niño watch: New reporting warns this year’s El Niño could become one of the strongest on record, with central Pacific sea temperatures running extremely hot and raising the odds of more intense storms and shifting rainfall patterns across the region. Ocean protection vs deep-sea mining: A U.S. startup is seeking approval to explore seabed minerals just beyond areas where French Polynesia, the Cook Islands, and Kiribati hold exclusive rights—adding fresh pressure to already contested high-seas rules. Tuna sustainability & illegal fishing: Pacific fisheries officials say unreported fishing remains a major threat; observer programs are being used not just for science, but also for compliance monitoring. Digital access for remote islands: A new report highlights community-run internet networks as a practical way to connect remote islands like Kiribati, stressing that local ownership must also meet environmental, regulatory, and operational sustainability needs. Regional governance & Kiribati’s return: New Zealand is set to join a Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ retreat in Fiji, with a key focus on welcoming Kiribati back to the Forum.
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