AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGeopolitics & Soft Power: An opinion piece argues small states can punch above their weight in the UN and through tools like technology, media, and finance—showing how influence now goes beyond tanks and troops. Ocean Policy in the Pacific: Palau’s President signed an Ocean Sustainability Policy to guide marine management as sea levels rise and fish stocks shift, aligning with World Ocean Week and science-led decision-making. Earthquake Response: After a powerful Philippines quake, Pacific emergency agencies monitored coastal waters; New Zealand says there’s no tsunami threat, but advisories were issued across many Pacific islands including Nauru. Deep-Sea Mining Race: A report links seabed mineral deals to US-China competition, noting agreements involving Nauru and Tonga and warning that Pacific control is getting harder as demand for battery and clean-energy metals grows. Food Safety for EU Exports: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, and Tuvalu trained on new EU freezer-vessel requirements to keep access to the EU seafood market. Agri-Innovation: Samoa’s Agri-Innovate Competition finale, backed by the EU and FAO, spotlighted agribusiness entrepreneurs and innovation under STODAS. Ocean Day Reminder: World Ocean Day coverage stresses that ocean health underpins climate stability, trade, freshwater, food, and livelihoods.
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