AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate & Environment: SPREP is urging Pacific communities to start preparing for El Niño impacts after the WMO declared an event underway, warning conditions could bring drier weather and higher drought risk in parts of the region. Ocean Monitoring: Climate Change Cook Islands has partnered with Earth Sciences New Zealand to launch an oceanographic survey of the Cook Islands’ moana, using the Kaharoa II from June 24 for a month-long baseline voyage, including plastic pollution sampling. Niue Language & Community: In Christchurch, the Tama Tose Niue Playgroup has grown from four children to 20 in its first year, helping under-fives learn Vagahau Niue and stay connected to culture. Regional Security & Diplomacy: A U.S. White House summit with Pacific leaders was described as “collaborative” and focused on listening, with pledges for infrastructure, climate funding, and action on illegal fishing. Fisheries Cooperation: Niue is among Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa and Tonga in a new MOU to strengthen sustainable management of South Pacific albacore tuna. Sports: Fiji, Niue and Vanuatu have named Commonwealth Games teams for Glasgow starting 23 July.
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