AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMarine Protection Push: National Geographic Pristine Seas is launching a four-week survey in Samoa’s newly protected marine areas, aiming to map biodiversity across reef, mid-ocean and deepwater sites and build the science base for managing 30% of Samoa’s ocean. Regional Connectivity & Resilience: The Manatua submarine cable fault is degrading internet services, with repairs needing a specialist cable vessel and affecting connectivity mainly for Niue and the Cook Islands. Climate Policy Pressure: Samoa’s Prime Minister says Australia should ban new coal and gas projects ahead of COP31, warning new fossil projects would undermine climate action. Waste & Pollution Work: SPREP reports progress under SWAP2, a regional push to improve waste management and cut pollution, including beach surveys and audits of marine litter across multiple Pacific countries. Local Environment Capacity: GIS and spatial professionals from across the Pacific gathered in Fiji for training to strengthen environmental data handling and decision-making for biodiversity, climate and pollution challenges. Health & Environment Link: Samoa’s Child Well-Being Benefit Program has launched, targeting support from birth to 35 months—an important foundation for healthier communities as environmental pressures mount.
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