AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoMarine Protection Push: French Polynesia says it will fully protect 200,000 square miles of ocean—about twice Arizona—adding artisanal fishing zones and bringing total conserved waters to roughly 540,500 square miles. Pacific Peace & Security: Pacific Islands Forum leaders renewed calls for peace under the “Ocean of Peace” declaration, warning rising fuel and freight costs hit small economies hardest. Whale Rights via Law: The Moananui Sanctuary Trust released two model whale-protection legal frameworks for public consultation, blending Indigenous ocean stewardship with modern rights-based law. Tsunami Monitoring: After a 7.8 quake off the Philippines, US advisories listed multiple Pacific areas including French Polynesia, with agencies told to inform coastal communities and watch hazardous conditions. Governance Watchdog: French Polynesia’s Territorial Chamber of Accounts flags shortcomings in UNESCO World Heritage site management, citing weak monitoring at Taputapuatea and the Marquesas. Regional Connectivity: Air Tahiti Nui and Air Tahiti activated a codeshare to simplify one-ticket travel between international hubs and outlying islands. Decolonisation Debate: Former Pacific Islands Forum leader Dame Meg Taylor urged leaders to stop sidelining self-determination as security agendas take over.
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