AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOcean Governance & Security: Former Pacific Islands Forum SG Dame Meg Taylor urged Pacific unity on World Ocean Day, warning that militarisation and reliance on outside funding could weaken Pacific-led control of ocean decisions. Deep-Sea Mining & Power Politics: A new report says the race for seabed minerals is being shaped by US and China deals, including agreements involving Nauru and Tonga, raising stakes for Pacific nations’ ability to manage seabed resources. Nauru Economic Legacy: A feature revisits how Nauru’s phosphate boom made it rich fast, then left long-term dependence—an environmental and economic cautionary tale for today’s climate pressures. Ocean Sustainability Policy (Palau): Palau signed an Ocean Sustainability Policy to guide conservation and development as sea levels rise and marine resources face growing pressure. Regional Fisheries (Tokelau): Tokelau confirmed it has exited the Nauru Agreement, potentially affecting access to tuna fishing arrangements that underpin local revenue. Blue Economy & Energy Ideas (Sri Lanka): A primer explains Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) as a steady renewable option using warm and cold seawater.
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