AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCoral Resilience Research: As marine heat waves drive the worst coral bleaching on record, scientists in the Marshall Islands say a few reefs near Majuro are “behaving as if there was no heat wave at all,” using sensors, modeling and heat testing to hunt for so-called “super reefs” that could keep coastlines and food webs alive. Disaster Response Readiness (Tuvalu): Tuvalu police highlighted the Pacific Response Group’s value for disaster preparedness and response, with inspectors training alongside nearly 1,000 personnel at Exercise Marara, including medical evacuations and logistics support when local capacity is stretched. Dengue Alert Across the Pacific: Dengue activity is rising, with outbreaks reported in American Samoa, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu; from 1 Jan–11 Jun 2026, the region logged 3,500+ confirmed cases, 156 hospitalisations and 3 deaths. Safer, Cheaper Flights: Tuvalu chaired the 4th Regional Aviation Ministers Meeting, backing a Pacific aviation framework and an ICAO safety support roadmap—aimed at improving access to hospitals and emergency response across island communities. Climate Leadership for COP31: Pacific COP31 envoys were formally appointed to elevate Pacific priorities on 1.5°C, climate finance access and ocean impacts ahead of COP31.
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