AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMercury Pollution: A Minamata survivor is urging countries to join the mercury convention, recalling how factory wastewater poisoned seafood and devastated families. The case is a stark warning for island communities that depend on the ocean. Climate Action: Naoero President David Adeang says Pacific communities need emissions cuts, climate finance and practical help—not more promises—as rising seas, drought and disasters put homes and livelihoods at risk. Seabed Mining: A dispute involving Nauru Ocean Resources and the International Seabed Authority highlights the fight over who sets the rules for deep-sea minerals, and whether commercial ambitions can be held accountable. Pacific Jobs: Japan’s labour shortage, including in agriculture, could create openings for skilled Pacific workers, though immigration remains politically sensitive.**
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