AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTuvalu Digital Sovereignty Meets Ocean Security: Tuvalu is finalising its first-ever National Ocean Policy, set to launch 8 June 2026 on World Ocean Day, with a new Ocean Unit to steer implementation across its huge EEZ and a plan for Marine Protected Areas covering 30% of coastal habitats, while keeping archipelagic waters closed to commercial fishing. Local Governance & Food Resilience: The Tuvalu Fisheries Authority is also seeking consultants to train community-owned fish markets to process fish and pork products—practical steps to substitute for imports. Pacific Climate Reality Check: New research highlights how climate change is eroding social connection, with cases including Tuvalu showing pressure can reduce community activity and worsen mental health. Regional Momentum: In the wider Pacific, leaders are pushing for safer, more affordable air services, while World Bank reporting warns growth is slowing across Pacific economies as fuel costs and repeated shocks bite.
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