AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoDeep-Sea Mining Legal Fight: Greenpeace International condemned the International Seabed Authority’s decision to extend The Metals Company’s Nauru Ocean Resources Inc (NORI) exploration contract, arguing it sets a “dangerous precedent” and strengthens calls for an immediate moratorium; the group says the ISA should move fast on its wider inquiry into contractors’ compliance after ITLOS refused to suspend the case but insisted on due process. ITLOS Due-Process Orders: Separate reporting highlights ITLOS rulings that keep the ISA inquiry moving while ordering procedural protections for NORI and Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd (TOML), reinforcing that the regulator must respect fair-treatment requirements. Nauru Food and Water Strain: Two reports say asylum-seekers and community detainees on Nauru struggle to afford basics, with 99% unable to buy enough food on $A260 a fortnight and most lacking reliable access to fresh food and clean drinking water. Pacific Security and Shipping Oversight: The Solomon Islands is set to sign a US “ship-rider” style Coast Guard patrol deal to boost maritime enforcement, while Australia continues expanding regional defence ties amid rising great-power pressure. Pacific Climate Accountability: Pacific leaders ahead of the Forum are shifting from awareness to accountability, pushing for accessible climate financing and stronger delivery on existing commitments.
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