AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Governance: Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has taken Cook Islands concerns over seabed mining to the International Seabed Authority meeting in Kingston, opposing a US company’s push for an exploration licence tied to the South Penrhyn Basin—an enclave of international waters surrounded by Cook Islands, Kiribati and French Polynesia. Regional Environment Leadership: SPREP’s fifth Executive Board meeting in Samoa is underway, with Director General Sefanaia Nawadra warning Pacific communities face the “triple planetary crises” despite contributing just 0.01% of global emissions, as members review priorities and funding. Wallis-et-Futuna at SPREP: Wallis-et-Futuna is chairing the SPREP Executive Board for the first time, with Jean Paul Mailagi stressing that smaller territories’ environmental concerns must be represented. Climate Diplomacy for COP31: Forum foreign ministers backed a stronger regional climate push ahead of COP31, endorsing Pre-COP31 meetings in the Pacific and calling for more climate finance, renewable investment, and Pacific-led momentum. Pacific Games Update: The Pacific Games Council has given Tahiti 2027 a thumbs-up, saying preparations are on track after briefings and facility tours in Pape’ete. Oceans & Public Awareness: The Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 finalists highlight ocean life and the urgency of protection amid warming waters and habitat loss.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
