AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMarshall Islands & Climate Security: Marshall Islands President Hilda C. Heine urged stronger national security, climate adaptation, and public-sector reform as parliament resumed, citing geopolitical tension, extreme weather, and rising living costs; she highlighted maritime surveillance, a new national summit to tackle drug trafficking, and the arrival of Australia’s donated RMIS Jelmae patrol vessel to boost enforcement and fisheries protection. Pacific Diplomacy & Climate: Taiwan will attend the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting in Palau after being barred last year following China-linked protests, with ministers also pushing for more international support for a UN climate event in Tuvalu amid rising sea-level threats. Ocean Protection in the Region: Samoa’s government is partnering with National Geographic Pristine Seas to survey marine life across newly protected areas, aiming to strengthen biodiversity baselines and support protection of 30% of its ocean. Community Climate Creativity: A Marshallese youth climate art seminar in the Marshall Islands wrapped with performances and artwork on climate change, adaptation, and culture, including new participation by youth with disabilities. Skills for Environmental Action: GIS and spatial professionals gathered in Fiji for training to improve environmental data management and tackle the region’s “triple planetary crisis” of biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution.
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