AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRepublic of Naoero Update: Nauru has officially become the Republic of Naoero, restoring the traditional “Now-ero” pronunciation; the international code is set to move from NRU to NRO and citizens will be known as dei-Naoero, after parliament passed a constitutional amendment and the planned referendum was dropped. Deep-Sea Mining Push: Pacific leaders are reacting to a US proposal to auction nearby seabed areas for deep-sea mining, with officials saying there were “no consultations” and warning about impacts on food security and ocean resources. Shipping Decarbonisation Funding: Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Palau, Tuvalu and Vanuatu told the IMO the Net-Zero Fund is essential for a fair mid-term emissions plan for shipping, arguing the transition must not leave small states behind. Climate-Adaptation Finance: Naoero’s “golden passport” citizenship-by-investment scheme is being used to fund climate relocation and adaptation, with the programme linked to moving families and infrastructure to higher ground. Agriculture-to-Export Link: Fiji’s PIDF and New Valley Processors signed an MOU to connect contracted farmers to export markets, including Naoero, aiming to boost fresh produce access and production. Pacific Security Alignments: Australia’s new security treaties with Fiji add to a wider Pacific defence push that critics say constrains island infrastructure and strategic ties with China.
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