AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarine Protection Expansion: French Polynesia has extended full safeguards so that 30% of its territorial waters are now protected from extractive industries, building on the Tainui Ātea marine protected area and adding another 520,000 km² near the Austral, Marquesas and Western Society islands—while keeping room for artisanal fishing and reaffirming a seabed-mining moratorium. Olympic Torch & Teahupo’o: President Édouard Fritch signed a principle agreement to link the planned Paris 2024 surfing venue at Teahupo’o to the Olympic Torch Relay, following a visit by Paris 2024 chief Tony Estanguet and renewed assurances about local preparations. Ocean Stewardship & Culture: Pwo navigator Nainoa Thompson was named the first international ambassador of Tainui Ātea during World Oceans Day events, with the Polynesian Voyaging Society joining Tahiti’s Tainui Ātea festival to strengthen ocean protection and traditional navigation ties. Tourism Push to Australia: Tahiti Tourisme is stepping up marketing in Australia with new direct flights from Sydney to Papeete, aiming to broaden demand beyond the honeymoon market and boost cruise and luxury tourism. Climate Outlook: SPREP and partner climate projects say El Niño has been declared, noting it can bring both risks and opportunities for Pacific communities in the months ahead.
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