AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFuel crisis and energy cuts: Pacific leaders say the lingering oil shock demands a Pacific response, with Forum Economic Ministerial chair David Paul warning prices will stay volatile and urging energy-use reductions. Pacific finance for climate resilience: The Marshall Islands will chair the new Pacific Resilience Facility Council, a Pacific-led fund meant to support adaptation, disaster preparedness and loss-and-damage work, with Tonga set as the PRF HQ. El Niño watch for Tonga: Tonga Meteorological Services has declared El Niño for the next 3–6 months, flagging likely shifts in temperatures, rainfall, drought risk and tropical cyclone activity. Deep-sea biodiversity in Tonga waters: Scientists captured the first live goblin shark footage in its habitat, including sightings near the Tonga Trench, expanding known range and depth for the “living fossil.” Local culture and climate talk: Miss Heilala 2026 contestants drew interview topics including climate change, cost of living, digital safety and drug trafficking, with the pre-pageant interview set for 30 June. Regional security debate: Australia says China is seeking a permanent security presence in the Pacific, while Pacific leaders push for security to be provided “from the Pacific.”
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