AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRenewables & Environment: A year-long French Polynesia study on floating solar (FPV) in the lagoon of Ra’iātea found the panels sharply cut light reaching the seabed, with stronger shading under higher-coverage designs, but detected no meaningful change in lagoon water temperature. Climate & Maritime Rights: Pacific leaders used the UN General Assembly to press climate urgency, while a UN declaration adopted by consensus reaffirmed that legally established maritime boundaries can remain stable even as coastlines shift from sea-level rise. Tourism & Access: Ponant Explorations is ramping up French Polynesia travel appeal with new Australia–Tahiti air services and a return of “Discovery Sessions” across Australia and New Zealand, featuring Captain Mathieu Tsingrilaras. Industry & Energy (Regional): An EU-backed OTEC feasibility push in the Bahamas is looking at pairing deep-ocean thermal power with desalination and cooling needs—an approach that could resonate for island energy planning. Media & Governance: Fiji’s leaders highlighted the need for stronger, sustainable Pacific media networks and training, including work on digital journalism and media literacy.
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