AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUN & Self-Determination: French Polynesia’s Assembly backed a UN mission to visit Tahiti, with 54 of 57 members voting in favour, aiming to assess local aspirations and reopen dialogue with France. EU Overseas Policy: EU development MEPs pushed for stronger funding, democratic oversight and scrutiny for Overseas Countries and Territories, including Greenland, as geostrategic competition rises. Environment & Law: A proposed “ecocide” law would criminalize the gravest environmental destruction and target senior decision-makers, with Latin America facing major forest and biodiversity losses. Pacific Climate Reality: The “1.5 to Stay Alive” forum warned small island states face worsening flooding and food gaps as sea levels rise, with even fractions of a degree making risks jump. Ocean Conservation Funding: The Bezos Earth Fund added $25m for Pacific ocean protection across Cook Islands, Kiribati, PNG, Tonga and Vanuatu, targeting 30% protected waters by 2030. Local Energy Challenge: A French Polynesia energy story highlights how air conditioning drives about 40% of electricity use. Travel & Connectivity: Alaska Airlines says Air Rarotonga and Air Tahiti are coming as new regional partners, while cruise schedules and ports in Tahiti/Raiatea are shifting for a 35-day Zaandam itinerary.
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