AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMarine Policy: French Polynesia has expanded marine safeguards so that 30% of its territorial waters are now fully protected from extractive industries, including a broader network of no-catch and managed zones designed to protect sharks, turtles and other key ecosystems while allowing artisanal fishing. Blue Economy Commitments: The move aligns with momentum from the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, where 320 commitments worth $6.4 billion were announced to support marine protection, fisheries monitoring, climate resilience and blue economy projects. Tourism & Air Connectivity: Tahiti is stepping up its push into Australia with new direct flights and a coordinated trade push aimed at shifting demand from one-off visits toward repeat cruising and luxury travel. Regional Security: France says it will help launch a South Pacific coastguard network with partner nations to counter “predatory” illegal fishing as China expands its maritime reach.
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