AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFuel Shock Watch: Oil prices jumped after the US-Iran conflict, hitting Pacific reserves hard (some down to about 20 days in Fiji and Solomon Islands) and pushing up transport and service costs in places like Papua New Guinea—fueling inflation and raising risks for tourism, while the wider lesson is clear: renewable targets need faster delivery to cut dependence on imported diesel. Deep-Sea Governance: The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) took part in a regional workshop in Suva on deep seabed sustainable blue growth, focusing on state responsibilities, environmental governance, data management and future capacity-building. Niue Culture & Heritage: A Niuean-Māori tattoo practitioner is running a Niue tātatau workshop to document stories and traditions behind the designs, aiming to preserve village nuances and sacred connections for future generations. Maritime Security: New Zealand supported fisheries and anti-crime surveillance in Cook Islands waters, with patrols using RNZ Navy and later RNZ Air Force aircraft to photograph vessels for follow-up. Climate & Tuna: Pacific nations are strengthening climate response for tuna as stocks shift beyond national waters, with a new warning system being developed under a Green Climate Fund-backed regional tuna programme. Remembering Genesis Ketan: Papua New Guinea’s media community mourns Genesis Ketan, a trainer and media freedom advocate, remembered for mentoring young journalists and helping build women-in-media support networks.
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