AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEl Niño Watch: A strong to very strong El Niño is likely in early 2027, possibly the strongest since 1950. The Marshall Islands and much of the northwest Pacific are forecast to be drier than usual from November through January, with warmer ocean and air temperatures potentially worsening drought. Ocean Protection: A U.S. company is seeking a license to explore for minerals in Pacific waters between Guam and Wake Island, which the Marshall Islands claims. NOAA will hold a public hearing on the application in November. Local Weather: Tropical disturbance 97W organized over the northern Marshall Islands last week, prompting a high development alert; forecasters said its longer-term track remained uncertain. Atoll Conservation: A new study maps more than 27,000 square kilometers of shallow reef around Indo-Pacific atolls, including a vast, often overlooked network that supports biodiversity, fisheries and island communities. Resilience and Restoration: SPC warns that climate risks and rising costs are intensifying pressure on Pacific nations. Regional invasive-species work also includes the Marshall Islands’ release of a natural enemy to control invasive leucaena.
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