AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEl Niño Outlook: Nauru is forecast to have wetter-than-usual conditions from November to January, even as strengthening El Niño threatens drought and water shortages elsewhere in the Pacific. The event could be the strongest since 1950, with heatwaves and coral bleaching also forecast in parts of the region. Clean Energy: Sunergise plans to acquire Infratec to expand solar and battery storage services across New Zealand and the Pacific. The companies have jointly delivered five renewable energy plants since 2020, including in Nauru. Marine Protection: Pacific fisheries are urged to shift to biodegradable fish aggregating devices. Plastic and synthetic devices can become persistent ocean debris when lost or abandoned. Deep-Sea Mining: Critics warn that seabed mining could cause lasting harm to marine ecosystems, as companies push to begin commercial operations before international rules are in place. Nuclear Legacy: Pacific countries, including Nauru, backed a UN resolution seeking continued support for the Marshall Islands in addressing the lasting health and environmental damage from nuclear testing.
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