AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDeep-sea wildlife: Scientists using remote baited cameras have filmed the elusive goblin shark alive in the Tonga Trench for the first time, with two sightings (2019 near Jarvis Island and 2024 in the trench) expanding what’s known about the species’ depth and range. Climate accountability: A UN vote backed an International Court of Justice climate ruling, strengthening the push for countries to cut emissions and consider reparations for harm. Fossil fuels pushback: Pacific climate advocates are urging more governments to sign a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of major climate talks in Bonn, arguing the region can’t afford delay. Ocean governance: Tonga’s fisheries work gets a boost as it makes its first notification under the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, supported by the Fish Fund. Water resilience in Tonga: A solar-powered desalination project is now producing fresh water for remote Hunga and Matamaka, cutting reliance on costly water deliveries. Pacific ocean stewardship: Leaders meeting for World Oceans Day in Suva called for stronger action on climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, urging a new relationship with the sea.
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