AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPacific Islands Forum unity under strain: Foreign ministers failed to agree on a joint response to China’s July missile test, with Reuters reporting Nauru and Kiribati not endorsing the proposed statement—setting up a fresh test of consensus ahead of the 55th Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau. SPREP leadership on the environment: Wallis-et-Futuna chairs the 5th SPREP Executive Board Meeting in Samoa, focusing on climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and disaster risks, and pushing for smaller territories’ concerns to be heard. Ocean protection and fisheries push: Pacific ministers backed stronger fisheries protection, ocean governance and maritime boundaries, supporting a regional fisheries strategy for 2026–2035. Deep-sea mining rules still stuck: The UN seabed regulator extended a controversial exploration contract tied to The Metals Company, while still not finalising rules for commercial mining—again raising concerns for the Pacific. Nauru in the deep-sea spotlight: The ISA renewal involved Nauru Ocean Resources Inc., keeping exclusive exploration rights in Pacific areas as legal and environmental fights continue. Shipping emissions tightening: Tuvalu proposed tougher net-zero fuel rules for ships at MEPC 85, including changes that would effectively make emissions pricing stricter. Women and girls at the climate table: Pacific leaders urged global action at CSW66, stressing women and girls’ central role in climate resilience and disaster risk reduction.
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