AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPacific Partnerships: Israel’s new Pacific Islands Forum partnership promises cooperation on water, desalination, agriculture and climate adaptation. But 22 civil society groups want it suspended and are urging Nauru to move its embassy from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv. Climate Outlook: A strong El Niño is forecast to persist into 2027. Nauru is among the central Pacific areas expected to have wetter-than-normal conditions, while the wider region faces heightened cyclone risks. Shipping Links: Nauru is part of the Central Pacific Shipping Commission, whose members are working to improve cargo services and maintain coverage on less profitable routes and at small ports. Tuna Fisheries: The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission is being urged to require biodegradable fish-aggregating devices. Tens of thousands are deployed each year, and few are recovered, raising concerns about marine pollution.
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