AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPacific Islands Forum in Palau: Taiwan will attend the annual Pacific leaders’ meeting in Palau after being barred last year over China objections, with Forum leaders saying Taipei remains a key development partner as ministers also prepare for climate and security priorities. Deep-sea mining pushback: Pacific communities are alarmed by a US plan to auction nearby seabed areas for deep-sea mining with “no consultations,” raising fears for food security and ocean health. Palau’s deep-ocean stance: Palau President Surangel Whipps renewed calls for a moratorium and precautionary pause on deep-sea mining at the International Seabed Authority, arguing the deep ocean is a shared heritage and urging stronger safeguards. Shipping emissions finance: Palau and other Pacific states told the IMO the Net-Zero Fund is essential for a fair transition in shipping emissions cuts, especially for small islands facing higher transport costs. Coral and fisheries support: Palau’s PCC-CRE hatchery reports a rabbitfish breeding milestone with natural spawning, boosting local aquaculture capacity. Community resilience & health: Palau Conservation Society’s “Grow Local for a Healthy Palau” workshops continue, pairing home gardening with nutrition and waste-smart support.
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