AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFisheries: Pacific advocates are urging the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission to require a shift to biodegradable fish-aggregating devices. Tens of thousands of conventional plastic FADs are deployed each year, and few are recovered, posing a lasting risk to marine ecosystems and tuna fisheries. Climate Outlook: Forecasters say the 2026 El Niño could be the strongest since 1950, with impacts expected to last into 2027. Nauru is among the central Pacific areas forecast to have wetter-than-normal conditions, while nearby regions face drought risks and the wider Pacific could see increased cyclone activity. Shipping: Pacific officials say funding, aging fleets and limited technical capacity are holding back cleaner shipping, while keeping essential services affordable. Nauru is among the countries in the Central Pacific Shipping Commission, which works to improve cargo services and route coverage. Regional Partnerships: Israel says it has joined the Pacific Islands Forum as a partner, with cooperation proposed on water, agriculture, climate adaptation and innovation. The announcement has drawn scrutiny after Israel voted against UN decolonisation resolutions for Pacific territories.
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