AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealth Watch: New government figures show obesity in French Polynesia has climbed sharply over the past decade, with adult obesity rising from 40% (2010) to 51% (2021) and nearly one in four adolescents obese by 2024; health problems linked to obesity are also increasing, including high blood pressure, gout, diabetes and diabetes-related deaths. Regional Environment: SPREP’s fifth Executive Board Meeting is underway in Samoa, with Director General Sefanaia Nawadra warning Pacific communities face the “triple planetary crises” despite contributing just 0.01% of global emissions, and setting priorities for climate, biodiversity and pollution work. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has taken Cook Islands concerns about seabed mining to the International Seabed Authority forum, opposing a US company’s push for an exploration licence tied to an enclave area surrounded by Cook Islands, Kiribati and French Polynesia. Sports & Hosting: The Pacific Games Council has given Tahiti 2027 preparations a thumbs-up after facility tours and briefings, saying venues should be ready by early 2027. Tourism & Travel: Norwegian Cruise Line opened bookings for Summer 2028, including South Pacific itineraries, while Royal Caribbean expands its Australian fleet for 2027–28, aiming to boost access to the South Pacific.
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