AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCardiovascular Health: A Pacific cardiologist in Fiji says cardiovascular diseases are the main killer, linking rising non-communicable disease deaths to lifestyle shifts—more canned, preserved, frozen and fried foods instead of fresh fish—while noting the hospital performs about 15 cardiac surgeries a month and also treats patients referred from Samoa, Tonga, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Nauru. Climate & Health Policy: Human rights groups are urging Tuvalu and Ireland to make human rights a core part of the second International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, arguing rights must be built into policies and implementation for a just transition. Regional Food Security & Safety: The FFA reports 16 vessels of interest and four apprehensions in a major IUU fishing crackdown during Operation Island Chief 2026, warning illegal fishing threatens the sustainability of Pacific tuna resources that communities rely on. Environment & Community Resilience: A new study highlights that Indo-Pacific atolls—formed over millions of years—support about 31.2 million nesting seabirds and help cycle nutrients through seabird droppings, underscoring why protecting these fragile island ecosystems matters for both wildlife and people.
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