AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPacific Security: Australia and Fiji signed an upgraded Vuvale (“family”) security agreement in Suva, with security described as the “central pillar” and aimed at boosting capabilities from interdiction and policing to health and prosecution, as the region’s China-focused tensions keep rising. Economy & Costs: The World Bank warns Pacific growth is slowing and could dip below 3% in 2026, with fuel costs, inflation, weaker tourism and repeated shocks squeezing households and governments. Plastic & Recycling: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and Circular Plastics Australia launched a cross-border PET recovery push, starting with 9.4 tonnes from Vanuatu and scaling to thousands of tonnes across Pacific islands. Climate Reporting: In Solomon Islands, SPREP is training local media on climate loss and damage reporting—pushing stories that communities can use, not just headlines. Samoa Conservation: Samoa’s near-extinct manumea was recently heard and seen in Savai’i, strengthening the case for forest protection and anti-shooting efforts.
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