AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndigenous Ocean Protection: Rapa Nui’s Motu Nui area is set to be governed by a new “sea council” with Indigenous voting majority, as a massive marine protected reserve expands to help turn ocean protection on paper into real long-term stewardship. Health & Lifestyle: French Polynesia’s obesity crisis is worsening fast, with adult obesity rising from 40% (2010) to 51% (2021), and related conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease climbing—health authorities point to sedentary habits and unbalanced diets. Deep-Sea Mining Governance: Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) is taking Cook Islands concerns to the International Seabed Authority, opposing a U.S. company’s push for exploration in the South Penrhyn Basin, an international-waters enclave surrounded by French Polynesia and others. Regional Climate Diplomacy: Forum foreign ministers backed stronger Pacific climate action ahead of COP31, endorsing Pre-COP31 meetings and calling for more climate finance, renewable investment, and Pacific leadership—French Polynesia attended at special envoy level. Culture & Exchange: Samoa and France discussed new cooperation including education exchanges between Samoa’s National University and French territories’ universities, plus opportunities for Samoan filmmakers to show work at a Papeete festival.
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