AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOcean Protection & Blue Economy: At the 2026 Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, global leaders announced $6.4B in new commitments, with French Polynesia spotlighted for expanding protections in Tainui Atea (new regulated fishing areas, coastal protection zones, and seamount protections). Disaster Preparedness: Exercise MARARA 26 in Tahiti, Hao, and Makemo is bringing Pacific partners together under the Pacific Response Group to rehearse coordinated humanitarian and disaster response, boosting logistics, medical support, communications, and regional readiness. Indigenous Culture & Craft Revival: In Tahiti, tapa (barkcloth) making is being revived after nearly dying out, with artisans like Hinatea Colombani teaching the craft and linking it to traditional dance and cultural identity. Travel & Lifestyle (Sailing): A roundup highlights remote island destinations best reached by sailboat, feeding the “slow travel” mood many visitors want—plus a separate feature pitches Windstar-style sailing through French Polynesia. Local Governance & Decolonisation Watch: The UN Decolonisation Committee heard renewed calls for action involving French Polynesia and other Pacific territories, with petitioners pressing for clearer timelines and stronger UN support.
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