AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDeep-sea mining meets security fears: A Pacific security forum heard that proposed deep-sea mining is tied to military drones and AI weapons, with Guam lease areas reportedly expanded—while experts warn islands like Nauru and Kiribati are being “played off against each other” to weaken their bargaining power. Nauru’s identity shift: Nauru is moving to rename itself to “Naoero” via a referendum, aiming to shed a colonial-era label and align official records with its native language. Energy transition, fast: Nauru also signed an MoU for an 18MW solar-plus-40MWh battery plan to cut diesel dependence. Regional resilience funding: The Pacific Resilience Facility Treaty entered into force after Australia and Fiji ratified it, setting up community-focused climate and disaster grants. Economy under pressure: The World Bank says Pacific growth is sliding, forecasting 2.8% for 2026 as fuel, shipping, and shock costs bite. Plastic and ocean stakes: Kiribati renewed calls for stronger upstream action on plastic pollution, while Vanuatu pushed unity to protect ocean resources.
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