AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining: U.S. companies have applied for or secured rights to Pacific high-seas seabed areas equal to about half the area designated for mining by the International Seabed Authority. Some are seeking commercial recovery permits, raising concerns about overlapping claims and the ISA’s role. Atoll Resilience: A study finds seabird nutrients and native forests can help atoll reefs keep pace with projected sea-level rise under 2°C of warming through 2100, highlighting the value of restoring island ecosystems. Climate Finance: The Pacific Community recorded US$129.9 million in new climate funding approvals, including US$107 million to help tuna-dependent Pacific communities and economies adapt. Marine Protection: French Polynesia’s vast ocean protections include more than 1 million square kilometres of highly or fully protected waters, but enforcement remains key to turning designations into effective safeguards.
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