AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPacific Climate Accountability: Ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, leaders are shifting from just raising awareness to demanding accountability, accessible climate financing, and faster delivery on existing commitments. Deep-Sea Mining Rule of Law: The UN’s top maritime court refused to pause an ISA deep-sea mining inquiry tied to TMC’s subsidiaries, including Nauru Ocean Resources Inc (NORI), after a due-process challenge—while the ISA’s legal and technical commission also advanced contractor oversight and recommended exploration contract extensions. Food and Water Hardship on Nauru: Asylum seekers sent to Nauru say they’re going hungry and often skipping meals, with many reporting rare access to free, clean drinking water despite Australia funding offshore detention. Nauru Diplomacy Move: Nauru’s government backed a scoping mission to set up an embassy in Israel, with Israel’s foreign minister saying it would be in Jerusalem. Regional Security Pressure: Commentary links China’s missile test in the Pacific to rising pressure on Pacific partners, underscoring why Australia is urged to keep investing in relationships beyond aid.
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