AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI & Digital Governance: Pacific Islands Forum leaders endorsed the region’s first collective AI position, calling for human-centred, safe AI that protects Pacific languages, cultures and traditional knowledge, while pushing stronger digital connectivity and cybersecurity. Climate Action at COP31: Leaders reaffirmed climate change as the single greatest threat, backed the Belau Declaration to keep 1.5°C within reach, and urged faster fossil-fuel cuts plus more climate finance and ocean-focused action. Coral Resilience in Palau: Palau launched the Pacific’s first Reef Seeding Hub at PICRC, combining coral restoration science, local knowledge and new tech to strengthen climate-resilient reefs. Oceans, Fisheries & Deep-Sea Minerals: The Forum tightened its regional stance on ocean sovereignty, fisheries, marine pollution and preparations for the BBNJ process, while civil society warned deep-sea mining could leave countries liable. Health Watch: Hawaiʻi reported dengue virus detected in Hilo wastewater, with no active cases currently tracked. Infrastructure & Mining Concerns: A US–NZ port upgrade in the Cook Islands drew Greenpeace backlash over fears it could open the door to deep-sea mining.
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