AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTuvalu’s Ocean Push: Tuvalu is finalising its first-ever National Ocean Policy, set to launch 08 June 2026 on World Ocean Day, with the PM calling ocean health the “front line” of national security and sovereignty. Pacific Security & Tech: Australia is moving to embed a cyber security adviser in Samoa’s communications ministry, while Samoa and partners launched a regional cyber safety outreach drive to tackle scams and fake pages. Fossil Fuel Politics, Pacific Angle: A week after the Santa Marta “transitioning away” summit, the big theme is turning pledges into national roadmaps—yet financing gaps remain. Economy Under Pressure: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is slipping, forecast at 2.8% in 2026, as fuel, shipping costs, weaker tourism, and repeated shocks bite. Regional Context: Australia and Fiji signed an upgraded security treaty in Suva, deepening Southwest Pacific involvement in the wider China-facing security posture.
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