AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTuna Management: Pacific fisheries members will push for a new bigeye tuna measure at WCPFC23, covering both purse seine and longline fishing for a stock that accounts for about 40% of global catches. Whale Watching: Tonga has warned operators over apparent rule breaches, including tourists touching whales and diving—both prohibited—amid concerns that growing tours could harm the whale population. Drought Response: Five insurance payouts have helped fund Tonga’s response to prolonged El Niño-driven dry conditions across the Niuas, Ha’apai, ‘Eua and Tongatapu. The Lands Minister has also urged water conservation as supplies come under pressure. Coastal Protection: Community-backed designs for coastal works in Nukuleka–Talafo’ou and Manuka–Kolonga have been endorsed, advancing plans to protect shorelines and livelihoods. Climate Finance: A proposed Pacific fund backed by US$15 million from the Green Climate Fund will support climate-focused businesses in Tonga, Fiji and Vanuatu, including in sustainable fisheries, recycling and regenerative agriculture. Seabed Mining: Tonga Offshore Mining’s legal dispute with the International Seabed Authority highlights the tension between contractors’ procedural rights and public accountability over deep-sea resources.
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