AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIndigenous Rights: The Baku Initiative Group marked International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (Aug. 9) by reaffirming support for Indigenous rights, cultural identity and self-determination, explicitly naming the Kanak of Kanaky (New Caledonia) and the Māʻohi of French Polynesia. Climate & Diplomacy: Forum foreign ministers backed a stronger Pacific climate push ahead of COP31, calling for more climate finance, renewable investment and Pacific leadership at Pre-COP31 meetings, with French Polynesia attending at special envoy level. Ocean Safety & Innovation: Ocean conservationist Dr. Sylvia Earle says deep-sea travel can be “safer than flying” when vehicles are properly certified, and reports that her DOER Marine submersible “Honu” will make its first dive in French Polynesia later this year. Culture & Lifestyle (Travel): A French Polynesia travel feature highlights the feeling of “privacy and solitude” at UNESCO sites like Marae Taputapuatea on Raiatea, tying it to a new plan to cap tourism at about 280,000 visitors per year. Sports: A Pacific sport roundup spotlights French Polynesia’s presence at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, alongside other Oceania performances.
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