AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate Watch (El Niño): Tonga has declared El Niño conditions in force after the Niño 3.4 index hit +0.92°C, warning of below-average rainfall, higher drought risk, marine heatwaves and coral bleaching, plus a potentially more active cyclone season. Public Health (Dengue): Dengue activity remains elevated across the Pacific, with Tonga named among countries reporting outbreaks; health messaging is focused on mosquito control and reducing standing water. Marine Life (Goblin shark): New research reports the first live footage of goblin sharks in the central Pacific, including sightings near the Tonga Trench—expanding what scientists know about the species’ depth and range. Fisheries Governance (Tuna): Tonga backed regional steps for sustainable management of South Pacific albacore tuna via a Cabinet-endorsed MOU, aiming to strengthen science-based fisheries cooperation and advocacy. Fisheries Subsidies (WTO): Tonga also submitted its first-ever fisheries subsidy notification to the WTO’s Fish Fund, seeking support to meet transparency and compliance requirements. Regional Readiness (Disaster response): Tonga is part of the Pacific Response Group, which is strengthening disaster-response coordination through Exercise MARARA 26 in French Polynesia.
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