AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate Security & Pacific Frontlines: A New Zealand Defence Force-style warning echoes as a UK intelligence report on climate-driven migration and nuclear risk in Asia remains suppressed, keeping Kiribati and other atoll states in the spotlight for “security” impacts of climate change. Food & Exports: Fiji’s Food Processors Limited is pushing into fresh and frozen produce exports and eyeing markets across the Pacific, including Kiribati, while exploring finance access for contract farmers. Kiribati Resilience in Practice: In Abaiang, Kiribati knowledge broker Mr Terereniti Tiiman is promoting water-efficient gardening—growing closer to homes and using less water—to boost harvests and protect groundwater. Fisheries Compliance: Pacific tuna observers are being used more for enforcement, with observers trained to act “like a policeman at sea” to reduce unreported fishing and protect licence compliance. Deep-Sea Minerals Watch: A US startup seeks approval to explore critical minerals in high seas waters surrounded by EEZs tied to Kiribati and neighbours, reigniting debate over seabed mining rules. Regional Infrastructure Cooperation: Fiji and Kiribati are coordinating on resilient infrastructure, renewable energy, water security and cleaner maritime transport. El Niño Risk: Forecasts point to a very strong El Niño, raising the stakes for extreme weather planning across the wider Pacific.
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