AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOffshore detention on Nauru: Asylum seekers sent to Nauru by Australia say they’re going hungry, with an ASRC survey of 78 people reporting they can’t reliably buy enough food on a $260 fortnightly allowance and often skip meals; many also report rarely having access to free, clean drinking water. Pacific climate accountability: Ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, leaders say the conversation is shifting from proving climate change to demanding accountability, accessible climate finance, and faster delivery on existing commitments. Deep-sea mining governance: The UN seabed regulator defended its authority as mining firms sought to halt an investigation, while the International Seabed Authority’s legal and technical work advanced contractor oversight and recommended exploration contract extensions, including for Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. Regional security pressure: China’s nuclear-capable missile test in the South Pacific is drawing strong concern across the region, adding momentum to security cooperation discussions that now sit alongside climate risks for Pacific governments. Nauru-linked ocean diplomacy: Tokelau and the parties to the Nauru Agreement react to New Zealand fisheries action, highlighting how Pacific tuna governance and revenue depend on shifting policy decisions.
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