AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPlastic Pollution Treaty Talks: Pacific leaders are pushing for stronger action at global negotiations in Nairobi, as plastic waste keeps leaking into oceans and waterways—SPREP’s waste and pollution director says a legally binding end to marine plastic pollution matters for island nations. Ocean Fisheries Cooperation: South Pacific Group ministers met in Wellington to reaffirm joint work on sustainable tuna and other oceanic fisheries, including a unified regional voice for longline fisheries management. Safe Water Access: A new global map highlights how far many countries still fall behind on safely managed drinking water—useful context for Samoa’s own clean-water push. Food Safety Drive: Samoa’s Ministry of Health marks World Food Safety Day with school lessons and support for safer food handling, aiming to protect health and help trade sustainably. Manawanui Oil Spill Claims: New Zealand says no new payment is being negotiated beyond an earlier settlement, while Samoa’s environment minister says a separate WST4.2m compensation discussion is underway for Siumu residents. Land & Environment Governance: Parliament passed amendments separating land and survey functions from environmental functions, keeping environmental administration under MNRE.
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