AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWaste & Pollution Action: Samoa is part of SWAP2, a regional push to cut waste and pollution, with SPREP reporting 108 beach surveys and audits of 106,000+ marine-litter items to pinpoint hotspots and guide policy. Marine Protection: Solomon Islands has joined the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves (MOCOR), a transboundary marine protected area aimed at protecting biodiversity across Melanesia—though experts warn it can’t become “paper parks” without real management. GIS for the Environment: GIS and spatial practitioners from across the Pacific (including Samoa) met in Nadi for training to better manage environmental data and support action on biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution. Child Well-Being: Samoa launched its Child Well-Being Benefit Program, giving eligible children support from birth to 35 months, including an initial payment at birth and monthly payments tied to eligibility. Health Travel Alerts: The CDC updated its dengue destination list, which still includes Samoa, while chikungunya notices also shifted. Samoa Economy Watch: An IMF update says Samoa’s post-pandemic recovery is slowing, with weaker demand and higher energy prices weighing on growth.
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