AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCyclone Outlook: A strong El Niño could bring an early start to the 2026–27 Southwest Pacific season, with seven to 11 named cyclones forecast and at least four reaching Category 3 or higher. Activity may increase near and east of the International Date Line, though the outlook does not specify risks for Nauru. COP31 and Coal: Pacific countries, including Nauru, used pre-COP talks to press for climate action and better access to climate finance. A landmark Australian High Court ruling also invalidated approval for a coal mine expansion because planners failed to consider emissions from exported coal. Ocean Governance: A regional analysis warns that illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is not just an environmental issue: it also threatens food security and control over Pacific marine resources.
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