AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoDeep-sea mining showdown: A London Natural History Museum study estimates 5,578 animal species in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, with 88–92% still unnamed—fueling a fight over whether science can keep up with rules for future seabed mining. Fisheries win for the Pacific: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) received the FAO’s Margarita Lizárraga Medal, praising decades of Pacific-led responsible fisheries management. Pacific Islands Forum politics: Leaders in Palau backed stronger regional positions on oceans, fisheries, deep-sea minerals and marine pollution, but Naoero (Nauru) was the only recorded dissenter over a missile-testing statement—highlighting a rare split. Nauru in the missile spotlight: A report says China’s July SSBN missile test was tracked near Nauru, with Pacific nations protesting the lack of advance warning. Climate pressure builds: El Niño is forecast to continue through late 2026, with drought risks for parts of the Pacific including Nauru, alongside heavier rain elsewhere—raising alarms for water, food and child health.
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