AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDeep Sea Mining at UNGA: A growing divide over Pacific seabed mining spilled into the UN General Assembly, with American Samoa opposing a US lease sale that could enable commercial extraction, citing major gaps on impacts to deep-ocean ecosystems, fisheries, and the local economy. Naoero Identity & Sovereignty: Naoero (formerly Nauru) is now officially using its restored name after Parliament approved a constitutional amendment, with President David Adeang telling the UN to “Say our name.” ICC Withdrawal & Mining Rules Push: Adeang also announced Naoero will withdraw from the International Criminal Court and urged the International Seabed Authority to “adopt the rules” after delays, warning countries may act without waiting for multilateral agreement. Pacific Development via ADB: Nauru’s President David Adeang is attending the Asian Development Bank’s annual meeting, where the bank is prioritising food security, digital access, energy connectivity, and climate resilience—areas aligned with Nauru’s focus on maritime transport, renewable energy, and public sector reform. Health & Workforce Signals: Economists report Pacific life expectancy has risen to 68.8 years, with Solomon Islands moving above the regional average, while Nauru’s government encourages weekly exercise sessions.
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