AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Watch: The UN’s International Seabed Authority extended a controversial exploration contract tied to Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI) and again failed to finalise seabed mining rules, drawing fresh criticism over fairness and enforcement. Tuna Governance: The Parties to the Nauru Agreement Office (PNAO) opened applications for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead sustainable tuna fisheries and ocean resource management, with applicants needing senior tuna and commercial leadership experience. Pacific Security: China’s missile activity and wider militarisation concerns continue to strain unity in the Pacific, even as leaders try to coordinate responses to ballistic testing. Regional Diplomacy: Fiji’s foreign minister says Pacific nations are pushing to strengthen their global voice through unity, including on security and development priorities. Missile Notice Push: A group of 41 countries urged at least 24 hours’ notice before long-range ballistic missile and space rocket launches to reduce miscalculation risks. Nauru-Area Missile Tensions: North Korea fired a ballistic missile ahead of major US-South Korea drills, underscoring how quickly testing schedules can become political signals. Health Data Spotlight: A new global diabetes ranking highlights how some countries—including Pacific nations—face very high prevalence, with diabetes projected to keep rising.
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