AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFukushima Fallout: Marine scientists and the Pacific Islands Forum’s Expert Panel are urging Japan to stop plans to discharge 1.3 million tons of radioactively contaminated water into the Pacific, saying Japan and the IAEA haven’t provided enough solid safety data. Clean Water Checks: Marshall Islands EPA testing found fish-processing plant water and Majuro hospital dialysis water met drinking and processing standards, with one school station contamination quickly fixed and re-tested. Ocean of Peace Under Pressure: The Pacific Conference of Churches warns the region’s “Ocean of Peace” vision is being pulled toward military and deterrence interests, pointing to the Veitacini Treaty and calling for peace rooted in justice and care for creation. Climate-Driven Land Loss: A new Pacific Security College paper flags land governance gaps as sea-level rise accelerates flooding and erosion, raising the risk of future conflict. Pacific Capacity Building: UNITAR is accepting applications for a Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction program for Pacific Islanders, with a deadline of 21 August 2026. Space & Atmosphere: NASA and Katalyst are racing to save the Swift telescope from early reentry after increased solar activity thickened Earth’s upper atmosphere; the rescue spacecraft launched over the Marshall Islands.
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