AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEl Niño Outlook: A strengthening El Niño could bring unusually dry conditions to much of the western Pacific from November to January, worsening water shortages in several island countries. Nauru and eastern Kiribati are forecast to be wetter than usual, but heat risks remain: marine heatwaves are expected near eastern Kiribati, threatening coral reefs with bleaching. Nauru’s Renewable Energy: Sunergise plans to acquire Infratec, expanding its solar and battery-storage business. The companies have already worked together on five Pacific renewable-energy plants since 2020, including projects in Nauru. Cleaner Fishing Gear: Pacific fisheries are being urged to replace plastic drifting fish aggregating devices with biodegradable alternatives, which could reduce persistent marine debris while maintaining fishing performance. Deep-Sea Mining: A recent legal dispute involving Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. highlights the stakes for ocean protection: an international tribunal required fair procedures but did not authorize commercial extraction.
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