AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOcean Governance: Tuvalu is finalising its first-ever National Ocean Policy, set to launch 08 June 2026 on World Ocean Day, with a new Ocean Unit to steer action across its huge EEZ and a plan to protect 30% of coastal habitats via Marine Protected Areas, while keeping archipelagic waters closed to commercial fishing. Security Meets Climate: Tuvalu’s Prime Minister is also framing ocean health as national security—linking illegal fishing, marine pollution, biodiversity loss and sea-level rise to border integrity and resilience. Plastic Crisis Push: Kiribati is calling for stronger global upstream action on plastic pollution, warning that daily plastic waste is overwhelming limited local treatment options. Pacific Economic Pressure: The World Bank says Pacific growth is losing momentum, with fuel costs, weaker tourism and repeated shocks keeping incomes below pre-pandemic trends. Regional Security Deals: Australia and Fiji signed an upgraded security agreement, boosting cooperation across policing and health alongside efforts to counter rising regional tensions.
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