AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWhale Protection Setback: Nauru was among the countries voting against a South Atlantic whale sanctuary bid at IWC70, where the proposal fell short of the 75% threshold (39–18), despite growing pressure on the whaling moratorium. Deep-Sea Mining Pressure in the Pacific: A new report warns Pacific “Big Ocean States” face sovereignty risks as deep-sea minerals attract a corporate race, with disputes potentially pushed into offshore arbitration. Cook Islands Mining Debate: In the Cook Islands, youth and community voices are clashing over proposed deep-sea extraction of polymetallic nodules in the EEZ, weighing jobs and development against cultural and environmental concerns. Climate Finance Fight: Climate-vulnerable leaders told the UN they want grants and faster support, saying disasters are too often met with loans that deepen debt for countries that didn’t cause the damage. Sovereignty vs Courts: The US welcomed Naoero’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, framing it as a stand for sovereignty.
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