AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDeep-sea wildlife: Scientists have filmed goblin sharks alive for the first time in their natural habitat, with sightings near Jarvis Island and along the Tonga Trench—pushing the species’ known range deeper and farther across the Central Pacific. Pacific energy crisis: Pacific leaders at the Forum Economic Ministerial in Majuro warned that lingering fuel shocks mean the region must cut energy use and stay alert as prices stay volatile. El Niño risks for Tonga and the Pacific: Reporting across the region highlights El Niño’s growing impacts, with Tonga facing climate impacts and Papua New Guinea already seeing frost and drought that are damaging crops and threatening food security. Pacific resilience funding: The Marshall Islands is set to chair the new Pacific Resilience Facility Council, with grants aimed at climate adaptation, disaster preparedness and loss-and-damage responses—headquartered in Nuku’alofa. Tonga culture & climate education: Miss Heilala 2026 contestants drew interview topics including climate change, digital safety and cost of living, with pre-pageant interviews scheduled for 30 June. Regional security backdrop: Australia says China is seeking a permanent security presence in the Pacific, while RIMPAC is underway in Hawaii with Tonga among participating nations.
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