AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPacific Islands Forum in Palau: Leaders gather for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum under “Building Economies: Life. Action. Unity,” with French Polynesia among members and security, ocean resources and regional unity high on the agenda. Security & diplomacy tensions: Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese sharply rebuked China over missile tests, while civil society is urging a pause on plans to reshape Pacific security structures. Deep-sea mining pushback: American Samoa activists and community leaders confronted NOAA’s research ship over deep-sea minerals mapping, echoing wider regional concerns about seabed mining risks. French Polynesia ocean agenda: President Moetai Brotherson used the Palau forum to warn that the “Ocean of Peace” faces threats from deep-sea mining, plastic pollution and climate change, calling for a regional response. Water infrastructure meeting in Papeete: French Polynesia hosts the Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Meeting and PWWA conference/expo (Aug 31–Sep 4) to boost governance, financing and climate-resilient service delivery. Air Moana financing: The local turboprop carrier is seeking up to €17m to fund fleet replacement and schedule growth. Tourism & cruise momentum: Tahiti Cruise Club appoints new leadership as cruise activity keeps rising, and Bora Bora appears in global travel happiness rankings.
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