AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVoyaging & Climate Safety: The Polynesian Voyaging Society says it’s adjusting the sail plan for Hōkūleʻa’s Moananuiākea Voyage after NOAA’s latest El Niño outlook, citing a 97% chance El Niño continues through spring 2027 and a very high risk of dangerous Western North Pacific weather; Pwo navigator Nainoa Thompson warns winds won’t be favorable and typhoon risk is high, so the revised schedule adds one year. Indigenous Heritage & Environment: In Moorea, French Polynesia’s tiny tree snails (Partulidae) are making a historic comeback 40 years after vanishing in the wild, with conservation breeding tied to the cultural value of their shells and the long fight against introduced predators. Colonial History in Focus: A new look at Tahiti’s past traces how France moved from protectorate to annexation, ending the independent kingdom and reshaping local society through military control. Culture, Travel & Lifestyle: A roundup of “former ‘don’t go’” destinations and a separate list of the world’s most expensive holidays both point to changing travel tastes—while a honeymoon guide links ideal trips to birth dates, including French Polynesia among sun-and-sea picks.
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