AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVolcano Science: New research on the 2022 Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai eruption says the blast didn’t just spew methane—it also helped destroy some of it in the plume, with satellites tracking formaldehyde for days as methane broke down, hinting at a possible natural route for future atmospheric clean-up. Security & Diplomacy: Australia and Fiji signed an upgraded Vuvale “family” security agreement in Suva, framing it as a “central pillar” and boosting cooperation on interdiction, policing, and prosecution. Pacific Economy: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is losing momentum, with fuel costs and debt pressures keeping the region below pre-pandemic trends. Tonga Policy & Costs: Tonga plans to launch its first National Ocean Policy in 2026, while an editorial flags mounting worries over the affordability of hosting the 2031 Pacific Games. Media Freedom: Tonga journalists face a new kind of pressure after an armed threat tied to reporting on drugs and gangs.
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