AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPacific fisheries: Ministers wrapped up the 25th Forum Fisheries Committee meeting in Wellington, setting priorities for cooperation and sustainable management across the Blue Pacific, with New Zealand’s Shane Jones taking the chair for 2026–27. Nauru health: Nauru’s health chief is urging the public to act against dengue, pushing for prevention steps to slow spread. Deep-sea mining risk: A new legal analysis warns deep-sea mining could trap small states in costly disputes, as investor protections may clash with ocean-protection duties under UNCLOS. El Niño watch: SPREP says El Niño can bring both risks and opportunities for Pacific communities, with guidance on what to expect in coming months. Vanuatu-Australia security: The Nakamal Agreement is signed, with Vanuatu agreeing to ban foreign military bases and infrastructure while watering down limits on third-party investment in critical infrastructure. Water and climate resilience: A global map highlights where safe drinking water is still out of reach—an issue that hits hardest as climate pressures grow.
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