AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCyclone readiness & local knowledge: Fiji-based reporting highlights how farmers use bees, hornets, wild yam vines and other nature signs to spot cyclone risk early, as climate change intensifies storms across the Pacific. Tonga missile diplomacy: Tonga’s PM Fakafanua joins regional condemnation of China’s nuclear-capable missile test, warning against any escalation that militarises the ocean and urging faster Pacific treaty action. Deep-sea governance: The UN seabed mining regulator defends its authority as deep-sea mining firms seek to halt an inquiry, keeping pressure on how minerals for the “energy transition” are extracted. Seafloor science for the Pacific: CSIRO notes new mapping work, including record-depth surveys near the Tonga Trench, showing how better seafloor data can guide ocean planning. Health & prevention in Tonga: A Tongan nurse shares her cervical cancer story to push higher HPV vaccination uptake, with UNICEF Pacific spotlighting progress and gaps. Climate-smart farming in the region: Samoa farmers are trialling climate-resilient taro methods—soil health, weed control and fallow management—to protect food security. Wildlife trade ethics: A US official linked to commercial breeding is reported to lead the country’s CITES delegation, raising concerns about conflicts around wildlife protections. El Niño watch: Pacific communities are urged to stay vigilant as El Niño develops, with forecasts pointing to stronger warming and higher cyclone risk.
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