AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPacific Islands Forum: Leaders wrapped up the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, issuing the “Belau Declaration” on urgent climate action and “registering concern” over China’s July missile test, while attendance gaps and protocol disputes (including Kiribati’s low-key presence and a Solomon Islands no-confidence motion that was later withdrawn) underscored how regional unity is being tested. French Polynesia & regional scheduling: The Forum locked in hosts through 2031, with French Polynesia set to welcome the 60th meeting, and leaders also reaffirmed a new multi-minister meeting rhythm. Climate resilience for reefs: Tonga, the Federated States of Micronesia and French Polynesia signed a High-Level Climate-Resilient Coral Reefs commitment, leaning on traditional management like rāhui alongside science and local threat reduction. Air Moana funding: Air Moana is reportedly seeking up to nearly EUR17m equity at Natireva via a new tranche, with private investors invited through Rattel AERO and local financing platforms. Governance & security tech (global, but relevant): France expanded certified digital identity access in overseas territories, while a RAND report urged stronger oversight for biometrics and digital ID in security settings. Regional geopolitics: Separate reporting highlights the Philippines pushing a France visiting forces deal as China pressure grows—another sign of how Pacific security partnerships are shifting.
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