AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTuvalu Ocean Push: Tuvalu is finalising its first-ever National Ocean Policy, set for launch on 8 June 2026, with a new Ocean Unit to steer protection plans including marine protected areas and a ban on commercial fishing in archipelagic waters. Pacific Climate Pressure: Kiribati is calling for stronger upstream action to tackle the plastic crisis, warning that plastic waste is piling up daily with limited local options. Regional Security Moves: Australia and Fiji have signed an upgraded security treaty in Suva, with security described as a “central pillar” of their partnership. Aid vs Inflation: Australia’s Pacific aid rises slightly to AU$2.2b, but real terms shrink as inflation bites, while the World Bank warns Pacific growth will slow to about 2.8% in 2026. Travel Snapshot: A Henley Passport Index update says Pakistani passport holders can reach about 30 destinations visa-free or on arrival, including Tuvalu.
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