AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIsland Energy: Ocean thermal energy conversion has reached a new milestone, with an offshore platform installed and projects in the Pacific and Asia moving ahead. The technology could provide round-the-clock power and drinking water for islands, but output remains at a small scale. Cyclone Outlook: Forecasters expect seven to 11 named cyclones across the Southwest Pacific in the 2026–27 season, with at least four potentially reaching Category 3 strength. A developing El Niño may bring an early start and more activity east of the International Date Line. Cybersecurity: The US says China-linked hackers breached an unnamed Fiji-based regional organization over July and August. The US Embassy, which covers Nauru, Fiji, Kiribati and Tuvalu, shared technical advice to help secure networks. Research Links: Slovakia’s reopened Canberra embassy is accredited to Nauru and says it aims to deepen science ties with Australia and the region, including through Australia’s participation in the Horizon Europe research programme.
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