AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Watch: The UN’s International Seabed Authority extended a controversial exploration contract tied to The Metals Company, again leaving the rules for commercial seabed mining unfinished—raising fresh alarms about governance and the “rule of law” in the Pacific. Shipping Emissions: Tuvalu pushed the strictest amendment package for MEPC 85, aiming to tighten ship greenhouse-gas limits and effectively make every extra tonne of emissions “priced,” with higher remedial unit costs. Pacific Fisheries: The FFA’s Operation Island Chief 2026 flagged 16 vessels of interest and apprehended four in a major IUU crackdown across millions of square kilometres, underscoring the threat to tuna sustainability. Regional Environment Leadership: SPREP’s Executive Board meeting in Samoa reviewed priorities on climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, with Wallis-et-Futuna chairing the session. Ocean Governance: Pacific foreign ministers urged stronger fisheries protection and ocean stewardship, backing a regional fisheries strategy and calls to secure maritime boundaries. Nauru Link: Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. is at the centre of the ISA contract extension.
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