AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Fight: The UN seabed regulator defended its authority as subsidiaries of The Metals Company launched legal action to stop an investigation into deep-sea mining conduct. Ocean Science in Tonga’s Region: Researchers identified 73 previously unknown submarine volcanic calderas, showing how new mapping tools can reveal hidden seafloor geology. Climate Risk Watch: El Niño is underway, with forecasters warning of stronger Pacific warming and shifting storm patterns that could intensify cyclone impacts. Tonga Health & Environment: A Tongan nurse, backed by UNICEF Pacific, shared her cervical cancer story to push HPV vaccination uptake as a key prevention step. Cyclone Preparedness & Media: A report on Pacific emergency broadcasting warns of a “recognition without resources” problem, saying broadcasters are relied on for warnings but often lack support. Wildlife Trade Governance: A US official linked to commercial breeding is reported to lead the country’s CITES delegation, raising ethics and endangered-species concerns. Community Conservation: Friends of Tonga and Haloti Ngata’s family joined a hands-on cultural and environmental exchange in Tonga. Tonga’s Nuclear-Free Stance: Tonga’s PM condemned China’s nuclear-capable missile test as militarising the ocean, urging the Pacific family to oppose escalation. Agriculture Resilience: Samoan farmers are learning climate-resilient taro practices, including soil-improving tree alley cropping and better fallow management.
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