AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIndigenous Ocean Protection: Rapa Nui’s marine protected area is set to expand into one of the world’s biggest indigenous-managed ocean reserves, with local residents holding a voting majority on a new “sea council” to help ensure protections are actually enforced. Health & Lifestyle Crisis: French Polynesia’s obesity problem is worsening fast, with adult obesity up from 40% (2010) to 51% (2021) and rising rates of diabetes, high blood pressure, and chronic kidney disease—health authorities point to sedentary habits and diet. Regional Culture & Education Links: Samoa and France are exploring fresh cooperation, including education exchanges between Samoa’s National University and French territories, plus opportunities for Samoan filmmakers to show work at a Papeete festival. Sports & Youth Exchange: A Cook Islands junior tennis team (ages 9–16) returned from a two-week visit to French Polynesia mixing training, competition, and cultural activities across Raiatea and beyond. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) brought Cook Islands concerns to the International Seabed Authority, opposing a U.S. company’s push for seabed mining exploration in an area surrounded by Cook Islands, Kiribati, and French Polynesia.
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