AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining: A new push to mine the ocean floor is raising alarms over potentially irreversible harm, while Nauru Ocean Resources’ legal challenge against the seabed regulator concerns due process—not permission to start mining. Climate Resilience: A US$250 million Green Climate Fund grant is part of a US$1.06 billion programme to strengthen infrastructure and essential services in 14 Pacific countries, including Nauru. El Niño Watch: Forecasters warn a strong to very strong El Niño may bring drier-than-usual conditions to many Pacific nations from November to January, though wetter conditions are expected from Nauru toward eastern Kiribati. Disaster Readiness: A US$1.2 million initiative will help Nauru and eight other Pacific countries roll out mobile emergency alerts that can reach phones quickly during hazards. Ocean Stewardship: NGOs are urging Pacific fisheries managers to adopt science-based catch rules for skipjack tuna, a valuable fishery that needs safeguards to keep stocks healthy.
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