AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVolcano-to-climate twist: New research on the 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai eruption says the plume didn’t just spew methane—it helped destroy it, with satellite-tracked chemistry leaving formaldehyde signals that point to methane being broken down for more than a week. Pacific economic pressure: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is losing momentum, with fuel costs, debt, weaker tourism and repeated shocks pushing growth below 3% in 2026. Tonga ocean push: Tonga is set to launch its first National Ocean Policy in 2026, aiming for 30% protection and fully sustainable management, with whales and regional cooperation front and centre. Tonga costs at home: Tonga’s electricity tariff is up 35.8% as diesel surges bite, while an ongoing housing strain is growing as land access remains limited. Media freedom under threat: Tonga journalists face a new kind of pressure after a reporter was threatened at gunpoint linked to drug reporting, raising fresh alarms for press safety. Circular plastics move: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and partners are starting a Pacific PET recovery pathway, sending community-collected plastic from Vanuatu (and soon Fiji/PNG) to Australia for recycling.
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