AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Ocean Governance: Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. says island states must balance ocean conservation with economic development as seas rise and marine resources come under pressure, pointing to marine sanctuaries and traditional “bul” stewardship. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: The Cook Islands weighs deep-sea mining of polymetallic nodules in its vast EEZ, with youth and communities asking whether any jobs and growth will outweigh environmental and cultural risks. Whales Protection Setback: A South Atlantic whale sanctuary bid failed again at the International Whaling Commission, falling short of the supermajority needed, with Nauru among the countries voting against. Climate Finance Pressure: Climate-vulnerable leaders at the UN General Assembly warned that disaster recovery is too often funded by loans, not grants, arguing that borrowing for damage caused by others is not solidarity. Nauru/ICC Sovereignty Move: The US congratulated Naoero (formerly Nauru) on withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, framing it as a sovereignty stand. Disaster Impacts (Regional): Myanmar’s Dawei floods and landslides have reportedly killed at least 41, while fighting and shelling have also hit civilian areas.
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