AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoOcean Commitments: The 2026 Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa delivered USD 6.4 billion in 320 new commitments for ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries, climate resilience and blue-economy projects, with French Polynesia among the key partners. French Polynesia Marine Policy: President Moetai Brotherson announced protections that now fully safeguard about 30% of French Polynesia’s waters, expanding the Tainui Atea Marine Protected Area by 520,000 km² and adding 27,000 km² of new regulated fishing zones, coastal protection areas and seamount protections—while keeping artisanal fishing access for local communities. Pacific Diplomacy & Funding: A White House summit with Pacific leaders was described as “collaborative,” with Biden pledging new infrastructure investment (including subsea cables), US$200 million more for climate and growth projects, and efforts targeting illegal fishing. Climate Risk Alert: SPREP urged Pacific communities to prepare for El Niño after the WMO’s Pacific climate centre declared the event underway, stressing early action to reduce impacts on families and livelihoods. Marine Sustainability Warning: New research highlights how abandoned tuna fishing gear—especially drifting fish aggregating devices—can smash into coral reefs and harm wildlife, even inside marine protected areas.
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