AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism & Privacy: French Polynesia is leaning into “real luxury” by limiting visitor numbers to about 280,000 a year, so places like Raiatea’s Marae Taputapuatea can still feel quiet and uncrowded even in peak season. Indigenous Rights: The Baku Initiative Group marked Aug. 9 by reaffirming support for Indigenous peoples’ cultural identity and self-determination, explicitly naming the Kanak (Kanaky), the Māʻohi (French Polynesia), and other communities across former French and Dutch territories. Climate & Oceans: New reporting highlights how climate change is affecting coral reefs and shellfish, with research pointing to how marine species may (or may not) adapt across generations. Culture, Tech & Inclusion: A Pacific-focused piece argues that AI and Digital Public Infrastructure can be used as “wayfinding” tools for inclusive growth—if they’re tailored to local realities. Nuclear Memory: Ahead of the next nuclear crisis, a call is made to center the voices of people who lived through nuclear attacks and testing, including in French Polynesia. Global Culture Note: A photographer based in French Polynesia explores how iconic landscapes shape imagination, turning roadside America into a dreamy but uneasy series.
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