AGP Executive Report

UN Decolonisation: President Moetai Brotherson has proposed a three-step route to deciding French Polynesia’s political future: explain the status options, invite a UN mission to hear residents, then agree on a path to a referendum. He urged France to join UN-backed talks. The Assembly’s support for dialogue brought Tavini, Ahipa and Tapura Huiraatira together, despite differing views on the outcome. Sustainable Development: A French Polynesian delegate joined Nigerian and Chinese representatives at UN talks on accelerating progress toward the 2030 goals, including climate action, health and education. EU Relations: European Parliament development lawmakers called for stronger support and funding for overseas territories, alongside more democratic oversight and consultation with local communities.

Decolonisation Push: President Moetai Brotherson has proposed a three-step UN process for French Polynesia’s political future: public education on status options, a UN mission to hear residents, and an agreed route to a referendum. He says there should be no predetermined outcome, but France has yet to join structured talks since the territory returned to the UN decolonisation list in 2013. The Assembly’s cross-party backing for dialogue has brought independence and autonomist forces together on the right of residents to choose. Overseas Territories: European Parliament development lawmakers are seeking more EU funding and stronger democratic oversight for overseas territories, and say local communities must be consulted on decisions involving critical raw materials.

Decolonisation: President Moetai Brotherson has proposed a three-step UN process to shape French Polynesia’s political future: public education on status options, a UN visit to hear residents, and an agreed path to a referendum. He says France has yet to join structured talks since the territory returned to the UN decolonisation list in 2013. The Assembly’s backing for dialogue, supported by Tavini, Ahipa and Tapura, signals cross-party agreement that residents should choose their future — without a predetermined outcome.

Decolonisation: President Moetai Brotherson has urged France to begin UN-backed talks on French Polynesia’s political future, saying the process has stalled 13 years after the territory returned to the UN list of Non-Self-Governing Territories. He proposed public education on status options, a UN mission to hear residents, then an agreed route to a referendum—with no predetermined result. Assembly Support: French Polynesia’s Assembly has backed dialogue, bringing independence and autonomist parties together around the principle that residents should choose their future. Brotherson says the territory is not asking France to decide the outcome, but to stop blocking discussion of how that choice will be made.

Decolonisation: President Moetai Brotherson has urged France to begin a UN-backed dialogue, saying French Polynesia’s status has been deadlocked for 13 years. He proposed public education on political options, a UN mission to hear residents and a path to a referendum with no predetermined outcome. The Assembly’s recent cross-party resolution, backed by Tavini, Ahipa and Tapura Huiraatira, affirmed the people’s right to choose their future. Overseas Territories: European Parliament development lawmakers have called for more EU funding and democratic oversight for overseas territories, including French Polynesia, as they set out their position on updated EU rules.

Self-Determination: President Moetai Brotherson told the UN that French Polynesia’s future should not remain solely a French domestic matter. He proposed public education on political options, a UN visiting mission and an agreed path to a referendum, with no predetermined outcome. Overseas Territories: European Parliament development MEPs called for stronger EU support and democratic oversight for overseas territories, including Greenland, and for local communities to be consulted on critical-mineral decisions. French Investment: France has launched a €35 million fund to back businesses in its overseas territories, shifting policy toward private investment in commercially viable projects.

UN Decolonisation Push: French Polynesia President Moetai Brotherson told the UN C-24 that the territory wants a “simple programme of work” toward self-determination: information and education on options, a UN visiting mission to hear people directly, and an agreed pathway to a democratic act of self-determination via a referendum with “no predetermined outcome.” He urged dialogue over litigation, warning that waiting cannot be endless and that French Polynesia’s future can’t remain only a French domestic matter. Regional Climate & Resilience: A Pacific weather-services push highlights uneven progress but a shared goal: locally run forecasting and warnings that reach communities—covering tsunami-ready training, state climate outlooks, and plans to expand stations and alert channels. Outre-mer Economic Investment: France’s Overseas Territories Minister Naïma Moutchou launched the “Outre-mer One” fund (already above €30m) to shift from subsidies to investment, backing commercially viable projects in overseas territories. Pacific Ocean Funding: The Bezos Earth Fund added $25m for ocean conservation across Cook Islands, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Tonga and Vanuatu, aiming to protect at least 30% of regional waters by 2030. Tahiti Sports & Events: Tahiti’s half marathon crowned new champions, while Tahiti hosts the FIBA Women’s Polynesian Cup (Oct 19–24).

EU Overseas Territories: EU Development MEPs backed stronger support and oversight for Overseas Countries and Territories, including Greenland, calling for more funding and democratic scrutiny as geopolitical competition rises. French Polynesia—UN mission push: The Assembly voted 54-3 to back a UN mission to assess Tahiti’s situation and aspirations, with President Moetai Brotherson stressing any future must be decided by the people through an internationally recognized democratic process. French Polynesia—drug trafficking pressure: A new report says French Polynesia is playing a bigger role in international trafficking as cocaine and meth transit the islands toward Australia and New Zealand, while local meth demand grows—raising pressure on French policing and border security. Climate & resilience—Pacific weather services: Pacific weather services are trying to shift from forecasts to decisions, with uneven progress but a shared push for locally run warnings and better reach to communities. Ocean conservation funding: The Bezos Earth Fund announced $25m more for Pacific ocean protection across five island nations, aiming to help reach a 30% protection target by 2030. Regional diplomacy: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale urged Indonesia to allow a UN human rights visit to West Papua, linking it to broader Pacific self-determination calls.

UN Mission Push in Tahiti: French Polynesia’s Assembly backed a UN mission to visit Tahiti, with 54 of 57 members voting in favour, uniting pro-independence and autonomist parties despite deep political splits; President Moetai Brotherson says the territory’s future must be decided by its people through an internationally recognized democratic process. Regional Diplomacy at the UN: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale urged Indonesia to allow the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit West Papua, arguing reports of abuses must be independently verified, while also linking the issue to Pacific self-determination calls. EU Overseas Territories Funding: In Strasbourg, EU development MEPs demanded stronger funding and democratic oversight for Overseas Countries and Territories, including Greenland, as geopolitical competition grows. Climate & Ocean Governance: Pacific weather services face a funding gap as they plan a decade-long overhaul to improve locally run forecasting and warnings; meanwhile, the Bezos Earth Fund announced $25m more for Pacific ocean conservation across five nations, aiming for 30% marine protection by 2030. Security & Drugs: A new report highlights French Polynesia’s rising role in drug trafficking routes, with cocaine and meth transiting via the territory toward Australia and New Zealand, alongside a growing local meth market.

French Polynesia UN Mission: The Assembly backed a UN mission to visit Tahiti, with 54 of 57 members voting in favour across pro-independence and autonomist lines, aiming for a “direct and objective assessment” and reopening dialogue with France. Pacific Climate Resilience: Pacific weather services are pushing for more locally run forecasting and warnings, with Federated States of Micronesia producing state climate outlooks and upgrading alert systems, while the region faces funding gaps for a decade-long overhaul. West Papua Human Rights & Decolonisation: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale urged Indonesia to allow the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit West Papua, tying the issue to Pacific self-determination and renewed calls over UN decolonisation for French Polynesia and New Caledonia. Outre-mer Investment Push: France launched the “Outre-mer One” fund (already above €30m) to attract private investment in overseas territories, shifting from subsidies toward commercially viable projects. Blue Pacific Funding: The Bezos Earth Fund announced $25m more for ocean conservation across Cook Islands, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Tonga and Vanuatu, targeting protection of 30% of marine waters by 2030. Drug Trafficking Watch: A report says French Polynesia is increasingly used as a transit hub for cocaine and meth, while local meth markets are growing.

UN Mission Push in Tahiti: French Polynesia’s Assembly backed a UN mission to visit Tahiti, with 54 of 57 members voting in favour, including pro-independence and autonomist parties, aiming for a “direct and objective assessment” and a path to renewed dialogue with France. French Overseas Investment: France launched the €35m “Outre-mer One” fund at a Paris summit, already exceeding its €30m target, to shift from subsidies to private investment in overseas territories—explicitly including economic development built on local strengths. Pacific Weather Capacity Gap: Pacific weather services are facing funding shortfalls as the region plans a decade-long overhaul, with emphasis on locally run forecasting and warnings that reach communities. West Papua Human Rights Pressure: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale urged Indonesia at the UN to allow the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit West Papua, tying the call to decolonisation and self-determination, and warning against unresolved rights claims. Drug Trafficking Spotlight: A report says French Polynesia is increasingly used as a transit hub for cocaine and meth en route to Australia and New Zealand, while also facing a growing local meth market.

UN Mission Push in Tahiti: The French Polynesia Assembly backed a UN mission to visit Tahiti, with 54 of 57 members voting in favour, aiming for a “direct and objective assessment” of the political situation and Mā‘ohi aspirations, and reopening dialogue with France. Local Politics & Independence Divide: The resolution won rare cross-party support, including pro-independence Tavini Huira‘atira and A Fano Ti‘a plus autonomist Tapura Huira‘atira, while President Moetai Brotherson stressed any final decision must come through an internationally recognized democratic process. Drug Trafficking Pressure: A new report highlights French Polynesia’s growing role in international drug trafficking routes, with cocaine and methamphetamine transiting toward Australia and New Zealand, alongside a rising local methamphetamine market. Pacific Human Rights Diplomacy: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale renewed calls for Indonesia to allow the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit West Papua, framing it as confidence-building and linking it to the Pacific’s decolonisation agenda. Outre-mer Economic Investment: France launched the “Outre-mer One” €35m fund to attract private investment to overseas territories, shifting from subsidies toward commercially viable projects and tackling monopolies that inflate prices.

UN Mission Push in Tahiti: The French Polynesia Assembly voted 54-57 to back a UN mission to visit Tahiti, aiming for a “direct and objective assessment” of the political situation and Mā‘ohi aspirations, with pro-independence and autonomist groups aligning despite past French State refusals. Regional Human Rights Pressure: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale urged Indonesia to allow the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit West Papua, saying reports must be independently verified, and tied the plea to broader Pacific decolonisation and self-determination calls. UN Security Council Reform: Wale also called the UN veto a “relic of 1945,” arguing it entrenches double standards and should be abolished or at least never used for atrocity crimes. Outre-mer Investment Plan: In Paris, France’s overseas minister launched the “Outre-mer One” €35m fund, shifting from subsidies to commercially viable investment, including action against monopolies that inflate prices. Local Weather Capacity: Pacific weather services are closing gaps by building locally run forecasting and warning systems, including tsunami-ready training and plans for more stations. French Polynesia Drug Trafficking: A new report highlights French Polynesia’s growing role as a transit hub for cocaine and meth, alongside a rising local meth market.

UN Mission Push in Tahiti: French Polynesia’s Assembly voted 54-3 to back a UN mission to visit Tahiti, aiming for a “direct and objective assessment” of the political situation and Mā‘ohi aspirations, with President Moetai Brotherson stressing any future must be decided by the people through an internationally recognized democratic process. Outre-mer Investment Drive: France launched the “Outre-mer One” fund at the Banque de France, already topping its €30m target, to shift from subsidies to investment for overseas territories—backing commercially viable projects and tackling monopoly-driven price inflation. Pacific Climate & Forecasting Gaps: Pacific weather services are pushing for locally run forecasting and warnings, with uneven progress but concrete steps in places like the Federated States of Micronesia to improve stations, training, and public alert reach. West Papua Human Rights Pressure: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale renewed calls at the UN for Indonesia to allow the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit West Papua, arguing reports must be independently verified and linking the issue to broader Pacific decolonisation support. Drug Trafficking Spotlight: A report says French Polynesia is increasingly used as a transit hub for cocaine and meth en route to Australia and New Zealand, while local meth markets are also growing—raising pressure on French-state policing and border security.

UN Mission to Tahiti: French Polynesia’s Assembly backed a UN mission to visit Tahiti, with 54 of 57 members voting in favour, aiming for a “direct and objective assessment” of the political situation and Mā‘ohi aspirations, and potentially reopening dialogue with France. Regional Diplomacy & Decolonisation: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale used the UN General Assembly to renew calls for a UN High Commissioner for Human Rights visit to West Papua, while also backing decolonisation for New Caledonia and French Polynesia. Drug Trafficking Pressure: A new report says French Polynesia is increasingly used in international drug trafficking routes, with cocaine and methamphetamine transiting toward Australia and New Zealand, alongside a growing local meth market. Outre-mer Investment Push: France launched the “Outre-mer One” €35m fund to attract private investment to overseas territories, shifting from subsidies toward commercially viable investment—an approach that could shape development priorities for the wider region. Pacific Climate Services Funding Gap: Pacific weather services are facing a funding shortfall as the region plans a decade-long overhaul to improve locally run forecasting and warnings. Ocean Conservation Grants: The Bezos Earth Fund announced $25m more for Pacific ocean protection across Cook Islands, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Tonga and Vanuatu, targeting at least 30% protected waters by 2030.

Overseas Investment Push: France unveiled the “Outre-mer One” fund at the Banque de France, already topping its €30m target and now backed by a €35m launch to shift overseas development toward investable local strengths like the “blue economy,” biodiversity and marine resources, with INCO Ventures managing state and private capital. Weather Services Funding Gap: Pacific meteorological services are expanding locally run forecasting and warning systems, but uneven progress and a funding shortfall threaten the next steps—new stations, training, and better reach to communities. French Polynesia UN Mission: The Assembly of French Polynesia voted 54-57 to back a UN mission to Tahiti for a “direct and objective assessment,” backed across pro-independence and autonomist lines, with President Moetai Brotherson stressing any future must be decided by the people. Drug Trafficking Pressure: A new report says French Polynesia is increasingly used as a transit hub for cocaine and meth en route to Australia and New Zealand, while a local meth market is also growing. Pacific UNGA Diplomacy: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale renewed calls for a UN human rights visit to West Papua and linked it to broader Pacific decolonisation and self-determination debates.