AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFreight Costs: Swire Shipping will raise emergency fuel surcharges from 15 November, lifting charges on some Pacific routes to US$535 for a 20-foot container and US$1,070 for a 40-foot container, on top of existing fuel fees. Air Travel: Air Tahiti Nui plans to offer free Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire fleet from 2027, with coverage from takeoff to landing. Climate Risks: A strengthening El Niño could persist through March 2027, bringing prolonged pressure on Pacific food supplies, water resources and livelihoods. Mo’orea Research: A 25-day experiment found that reef communities can change local water chemistry in ways that affect coral health, adding insight into how ecosystem shifts shape reef resilience. Sustainable Farming: French Polynesian representatives joined Pacific partners in Fiji to exchange practical approaches to climate adaptation, organic agriculture and rural livelihoods. Marine Tourism: Research suggests shark-tourism experiences can encourage lasting conservation action, offering a potential boost to French Polynesia’s nature-based tourism sector.
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