AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMaritime Environment & Security: During RIMPAC 2026, the US and partners carried out SINKEX live-fire sinking exercises, using decommissioned USS Mobile Bay and USS Peleliu as targets in deep Pacific waters off Kauai—after area surveys for people, vessels, aircraft, and marine species. Ocean Protection vs Seabed Mining: French Polynesia says it was approached but not consulted over an American startup’s plan to explore seabed mining just beyond its borders, warning it would threaten protected ecosystems. Pacific Climate Diplomacy: Solomon Islands’ Environment Minister Wayne Ghemu urged stronger Pacific unity ahead of COP31, arguing regionalism is key as global consensus falters. Regional Governance: New Zealand’s Deputy PM Carmel Sepuloni heads to Fiji for a PIF Leaders’ retreat with a key focus on welcoming Kiribati back to the Forum, aiming to keep climate action and shared goals moving. Digital Sustainability for Remote Islands: A new ITU/Internet Society report highlights community-run internet networks in places like Kiribati, stressing local participation plus financial, social, organisational, operational, regulatory, and environmental sustainability. AI Governance: UN-linked reporting calls for stronger AI rules as the digital divide widens, including Pacific efforts to build digital readiness for AI adoption.
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