AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedia Freedom Under Pressure: A Tonga journalist was threatened at gunpoint after reporting on the drug crisis and a gang member, marking a new, more dangerous challenge for press safety as police investigate the suspect. Ocean Policy Moves Forward: Tonga says it will launch its first National Ocean Policy in 2026, aiming for 30% protection and fully sustainable management, with whales and regional cooperation central to the plan. Deep-Sea Mining Line Drawn: Tonga’s PM says there will be no deep-sea mining in Tongan waters for now, with decisions beyond its borders guided by science. Security Forum Spotlight: A regional security dialogue in Micronesia focused on deep-sea mining, kamikaze drones, and “kill webs,” underscoring how ocean resources and military tech are converging. Volcano Climate Twist: New research on the 2022 Hunga Tonga eruption suggests volcanic chemistry helped destroy some methane in its plume—an unexpected lead in the fight against warming.
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