AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoDeep-sea mining governance: Nauru-linked NORI and Tonga’s TOML have launched new ITLOS Seabed Disputes Chamber cases (Nos. 34 and 35) against the International Seabed Authority, seeking provisional measures over alleged due-process and transparency failures tied to “specific attention” compliance inquiries—an early test of how exploration rights may be protected while exploitation rules are still being drafted. Pacific fisheries & trade: Tokelau has exited the Nauru Agreement (PNA), risking loss of Vessel Day Scheme access that underpins much of its non-aid revenue, while Vanuatu is reported to take the spot; New Zealand is backing Tokelau’s re-admission efforts. Regional industry support: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu trained in Suva on new EU food-safety requirements for freezer vessels, aimed at keeping Pacific seafood exports eligible after EU audit findings on brine temperature compliance. Blue economy & ocean policy: World Ocean Day coverage highlights how ocean health underpins trade, freshwater, food and livelihoods, pushing stronger marine protection as climate risks intensify. Sports infrastructure investment: Kiribati won the bid to host the 2030 Micronesian Games, with plans for stadium reconstruction and a dedicated Games Village.
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