AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndependence Politics: Pro-independence forces won French Polynesia’s regional elections, with Oscar Temaru’s Tavini huiraatira taking 44.3% and an absolute majority in the assembly, paving the way for a possible referendum on the territory’s status; Local Governance: The new leadership is expected to be Moetai Brotherson, who said he has “no problem” working with France while pushing for negotiations; Ocean & Rights: A new push for “ocean justice” links marine conservation to human rights and Indigenous participation in decisions affecting coastal habitats; Deep-Sea Mining Watch: An American startup is seeking U.S. approval to explore seabed mining in international waters just beyond French Polynesia, the Cook Islands, and Kiribati—raising fresh concerns for the region’s marine protections; Culture & Reading: A global reading campaign spotlights authors and public figures sharing the books that shaped them, including “grown-up” reads tied to racism, hypocrisy, and darker themes.
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