AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOcean Protection Push: Papua New Guinea is moving to create a huge “no-take” marine protected area in the Western Manus region—about 200,000 km²—aimed at safeguarding sharks, rays, turtles and dolphins while keeping fisheries sustainable for coastal communities. Regional Diplomacy: France backed the Melanesian Ocean Summit’s push to protect at least 30% of the ocean by 2030 and strengthen enforcement and fisheries management across the Pacific. Trade Tensions: India’s negotiators reportedly threatened to walk out of New Zealand talks over dairy access, even as the deal trims tariffs on items like infant formula and some “super sensitive” produce. Climate Finance in the Pacific: Fiji is pressing the EU for stronger climate funding ahead of Pre-COP, linking ocean protection and renewables to real money. Aviation Pressure: Air India plans major international flight cuts over June–August as jet fuel costs and airspace curbs bite.
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