AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInternational Seabed Law: ITLOS’ Seabed Disputes Chamber issued unanimous provisional orders protecting The Metals Company subsidiaries NORI and TOML, telling the ISA to respect due process while considering NORI’s exploration contract extension. Deep-Sea Governance: The ISA’s Legal & Technical Commission advanced contractor oversight at its 31st session, including recommendations on exploration contract extensions—an important signal for how mining rules may tighten. Pacific Climate Accountability: Ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, leaders are shifting from awareness to accountability, pushing for accessible climate finance and stronger delivery on existing commitments. AI for the Pacific: A UNDP piece highlights Pacific countries’ digital readiness work—like Tonga’s 5G and digital-first services—aimed at shaping how AI governance should fit small island realities. South Pacific Security Signals: China’s submarine-launched missile test in the South Pacific is being read as a strategic warning, while PNG’s move to close Taiwan’s trade office is sparking diplomatic backlash and concern from the US. Nauru Relevance: Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. appears in ISA contract-extension discussions, keeping Nauru tied to the latest seabed regulation updates.
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