AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRegional Environment Governance: SPREP’s 5th Executive Board meeting in Samoa put the spotlight on the “triple planetary crises” — climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution — and reaffirmed member-led priorities for Pacific action. Ocean & Fisheries Protection: Forum foreign ministers backed stronger fisheries protection, ocean governance, and maritime boundaries, endorsing the Vakamanu Regional Pacific Fisheries Strategy 2026–2035 and pushing for Member-led implementation. Climate Diplomacy Ahead of COP31: Ministers also backed a stronger regional climate push for COP31, calling for more climate finance, renewable energy investment, and Pacific leadership at Pre-COP31 meetings. Marshall Islands Spotlight: Forum ministers backed the Marshall Islands’ bid to host the 2029 Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, aligning with the country’s 50th independence anniversary. Security vs Environment Pressure: Reporting from the Pacific Forum track says climate is being squeezed down the agenda as missile tests, fuel worries, and militarisation take priority. Maritime Safety (MI-linked): The U.S. Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of 22 crew from a Marshall Islands-flagged vehicle carrier after an engine-room fire in the Pacific.
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