AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegional Fisheries: Marshall Islands fisheries chief Glen Joseph has won ministers’ endorsement to lead the Parties to the Nauru Agreement Office from January 1, 2027, putting an experienced manager at the helm of a key tuna body. Seabed Mining: A surge in US applications for deep-sea mineral rights is raising questions about the international rules governing the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. Pacific activists warn that poorer nations, including Nauru, face pressure to license mining. Climate and Agriculture: The developing El Niño is forecast to bring below-normal rain to many Pacific islands, but wetter-than-usual conditions are expected along the equator from Nauru to eastern Kiribati through January. Shipping Costs: Swire Shipping’s emergency fuel surcharge rises from November 15, lifting charges on some Pacific freight routes; standard containers from specified origins will incur US$535 for a 20-foot unit and US$1,070 for a 40-foot unit. Sustainable Fishing: Researchers say biodegradable, non-entangling fish aggregating devices could offer tuna fishers a practical alternative to conventional designs that leave persistent marine debris.
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