AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate Funding: Nauru is among 14 Pacific countries covered by a US$1.06 billion resilience programme, backed by a US$250 million Green Climate Fund grant and Asian Development Bank financing. It will support climate-proof infrastructure and essential services over the next decade. Weather Outlook: A strong to very strong El Niño is forecast into early 2027. Nauru and parts of Kiribati may see wetter-than-usual conditions, while the wider region faces shifting rainfall, heat and cyclone risks that could affect food, water and infrastructure. Water and Agriculture: Israel’s new Pacific Islands Forum partnership could bring cooperation on desalination, water management and agricultural technology. Nauru is among the countries cited as supporting Israel, while civil society groups are urging Forum leaders to review the partnership. Seabed Mining: A court allowed the International Seabed Authority to continue investigating potential contract breaches involving Nauru Ocean Resources, while protecting the company’s right to due process. Fisheries: Calls are growing for the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission to require biodegradable fish-aggregating devices, which could reduce plastic pollution from tuna fishing.
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