AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoMarine Protection in Melanesia: Papua New Guinea has announced the Western Manus Marine Protected Area, a no-take sanctuary of about 200,000 km² in the Bismarck Sea, with a total fishing ban and plans to legally formalise it—part of the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves linking PNG, Fiji and Vanuatu. Climate Justice at the UN: The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution backing the International Court of Justice advisory opinion that states have legal duties to prevent climate harm, while warning that many countries still target climate and environmental activists. Pacific Ocean Food Safety: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu trained on new EU freezer-vessel food safety rules that could affect most Pacific Island-flagged vessels exporting to the EU, aiming to keep market access while lifting compliance. Fossil Fuel Scrutiny in the Pacific: Tuvalu’s PM says it’s “not a good look” that the Tuvalu Trust Fund invested in oil and coal-linked holdings, and the government is reviewing the investments. Tourism Data for Sustainability: Niue and other Pacific islands shared International Visitor Survey findings through the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative, helping shape more resilient, sustainable tourism planning. Vanuatu Climate Watch: Vanuatu is on El Niño watch, as regional climate conditions remain a key risk for weather and ecosystems.
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