AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMarine Protection: Papua New Guinea 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 link it through the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves spanning PNG, Fiji and Vanuatu. Climate Accountability: The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution backing the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on states’ legal duties to prevent climate harm, a move tied to Vanuatu’s role in the original case and aimed at protecting climate and environmental activists. Fossil Fuel Scrutiny: Tuvalu’s prime minister said it’s “not a good look” after AFP revealed the Tuvalu Trust Fund invested in oil and coal-linked holdings, prompting a review. Ocean Trade Rules: EU food-safety requirements are set to affect most Pacific freezer vessels exporting to the EU, with Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu officials trained to meet the new standards. Pacific Energy Resilience: Samoa and Fiji forestry staff completed a FAO-supported exchange on sustainable teak and pine production to strengthen climate resilience. Vanuatu Climate Watch: Vanuatu is on El Niño watch as regional climate conditions shift. Local Youth Sport: A Pacific tennis camp in Port Moresby brought together under-12 players from PNG, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu for skills development.
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