AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOcean Protection Push: French Polynesia expanded fully protected waters to about 30% of its EEZ, adding roughly 520,000 km² where industrial fishing and seabed mining are barred—building on the 2025 Tainui Atea protections and keeping artisanal fishing access for local communities. Climate Risk for Industry & Communities: SPREP urged Pacific communities to prepare for El Niño after WMO’s Pacific Regional Climate Centre declared the event underway, warning impacts will vary but preparation is key for protecting families and livelihoods. Marine Safety & Fisheries Pressure: A new Canadian study says abandoned tuna fishing gear—drifting FADs—can smash into coral reefs and harm wildlife even inside marine protected areas, highlighting the need for better FAD management. Regional Disaster Response Readiness: Pacific Response Group personnel trained in French Polynesia during Exercise MARARA 26, focusing on logistics, medical support, communications, and coordinated humanitarian response across partner nations. Blue Economy Commitments: At the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, French Polynesia backed further Tainui Atea protection measures, while global partners announced major ocean and fisheries funding. Transport & Connectivity: Air Tahiti Nui and Air Tahiti launched a codeshare to connect international routes into inter-island travel via Faa’a.
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