AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPacific Islands Forum in Palau: Leaders wrapped up the 55th Pacific Islands Forum with the Belau Declaration calling for urgent, inclusive climate action to keep warming within 1.5°C, while also registering concern over China’s July missile test—though Naoero (Nauru) dissented, highlighting a rare split on regional security. Oceans & deep-sea resources: The final ocean-focused push backs stronger coordination on ocean sovereignty, fisheries, deep sea minerals and marine pollution, and sets work toward the 2027 BBNJ talks. Energy investment: Palau launched a $2bn prospectus for renewable power, and the Pacific Resilience Facility moved toward COP31 with community projects on water, food production, coastal restoration and renewables. Nauru/Naoero updates: Nauru officially changed its name to Republic of Naoero (UN-backed), and Naoero is set to be endorsed as the 2028 PIF host. Local governance: Nauru’s economy and labour minister flagged gaps in how “sham marriages” are defined and investigated, moving toward tighter referral and enforcement. Food trade: Fiji sent a second export-quality produce shipment to Naoero under the Pacific Fresh AirLink push.
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