AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoKiribati & Resilience: In Abaiang, Kiribati knowledge broker Mr Terereniti Tiiman is helping households boost food production while protecting groundwater, using water-efficient gardening like growing closer to homes and cutting water use—plus peer-to-peer learning through demonstrations. Pacific Climate & Displacement: A Global Voices spotlight links climate-driven displacement in the Pacific to rising risks of statelessness, noting WMO estimates of tens of thousands displaced each year and the citizenship gaps that can follow disasters. Coral Reefs: Researchers are set to meet in Auckland to tackle coral reef threats, with organisers saying Pacific Islander knowledge and traditions will shape reef management discussions. Digital Access (Kiribati included): An ITU/Internet Society report highlights community-run internet networks as a practical way to connect remote islands like Kiribati, stressing local design, operation, and environmental sustainability as key to long-term success. Ocean & Food Security: Pacific fisheries officials warn that unreported fishing and weak catch monitoring undermine tuna sustainability, pushing for stronger observer use to improve compliance and transparency. Regional Politics & Security: New Zealand’s Deputy PM heads to Fiji for a Pacific Islands Forum retreat with a key focus on welcoming Kiribati back, while broader Pacific diplomacy continues to intersect with climate and security pressures.
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