AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Legal Battle: ITLOS granted provisional measures to Nauru Ocean Resources Inc (NORI) and Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd (TOML), ordering the International Seabed Authority to respect due-process rights while their challenges to ISA inquiries continue; UN Deep-Sea Mining Inquiry: The maritime court also rejected a bid to halt the UN-backed deep-sea mining inquiry, keeping scrutiny on whether contractors breached exploration obligations; Offshore Processing Food Crisis in Nauru: A new Asylum Seeker Resource Centre report says community detainees on Nauru can’t afford basics—99% reported not enough money for food, 68% rarely or never had fresh produce, and 82% lacked easy access to clean drinking water on a $260-a-fortnight allowance; Pacific Security and Patrols: Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale says a US Coast Guard “ship-rider” deal will be signed to boost maritime enforcement with local police, amid ongoing regional concerns over trafficking and illegal fishing; Regional Fisheries Politics: Tokelau’s participation in the PNA Vessel Day Scheme was terminated, with documents pointing to New Zealand “interference” claims—while New Zealand says Tokelau seeks readmission; Pacific Climate Focus: Pacific leaders ahead of the Forum in Palau are shifting from awareness to accountability, pushing for accessible climate financing and stronger implementation of existing commitments.
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