AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMarine Protection in Focus: National Geographic Pristine Seas has begun a multi-week expedition in Samoa to survey biodiversity across newly protected marine areas, using SCUBA checks, deep-sea cameras, seabird counts, environmental DNA sampling, and submersible dives—aimed at building a scientific baseline for Samoa’s push to protect 30% of its ocean. Fisheries Conservation: Samoa is hosting the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Scientific Committee meeting, with delegates from 26 countries reviewing stock status, data and observer programmes, and discussing a harvest strategy framework to support sustainable management of the Blue Pacific Ocean. Climate Adaptation & Indigenous Solutions: Pacific researchers and Indigenous leaders gathered in Suva to discuss scaling climate finance for locally led adaptation in Fiji and Samoa, linking mobility and customary land systems to stronger climate resilience. Green Finance Push: Samoa’s banks and partners met with the Central Bank and UNDP to expand green financing, with solar investment a key interest—while also flagging capacity, awareness, and climate-risk management gaps. Tsunami Preparedness: The US is supporting Samoa’s tsunami readiness, upgrading warning centre systems, training staff, and backing community “Tsunami Ready” recognition after the 2009 disaster. Connectivity Disruption: The Manatua submarine cable fault is degrading internet services for Niue and the Cook Islands, with repairs requiring a specialist vessel.
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