AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEl Niño hits Tonga: Tonga Meteorological Service says El Niño conditions are now in force, with Niño 3.4 at +0.92°C and warming likely to continue into early 2027—bringing below-average rainfall, higher drought risk, marine heatwaves and coral bleaching, plus a more active cyclone season; drought alerts are already out for Ha’apai and other islands. Fisheries governance: Tonga submitted its first-ever fisheries subsidy notification to the WTO’s Fish Fund, aiming to close gaps in fisheries data, reporting, and subsidy administration to meet harmful subsidies transparency rules. Regional climate finance: Pacific Islands Forum officials say the Pacific Resilience Facility is being set up in Tonga later this year, as leaders push for funded adaptation, regional mobility, and leadership development. Biodiversity deep-sea find: New University of Hawaiʻi research reports the first live goblin shark observations in the central Pacific, including near the Tonga Trench—extending known depth and range. Health and environment link: Tonga’s wider Pacific dengue activity remains elevated, while Hawaiʻi reported a travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu and urged mosquito control by removing standing water. Business and sustainability angle: Business Link Pacific expands SME support at Tonga’s National Business Conference, including access to finance and digital transformation that can shape greener, more resilient livelihoods.
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