AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPacific Resources: U.S. companies’ deep-sea mining claims in the Pacific’s Clarion-Clipperton Zone now cover areas equal to about half the seabed already designated by the international regulator. Some seek permits for commercial extraction, raising questions about oversight, environmental risks and who benefits. Tourism and Connectivity: Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines will launch nonstop Seattle–Papeete flights three times a week from June 11, 2027, using Hawaiian A330s. The route could bring more visitors to French Polynesia; introductory round-trip fares start at $999. Climate Finance: The Pacific Community secured US$129.9 million in new climate funding approvals, including US$107 million to help tuna-dependent Pacific communities and economies adapt to climate change.
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