AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMarine Protection Push: French Polynesia says it will expand its fully shielded “no-take” reserves inside the world’s largest marine protected area, adding new zones near the Marquesas and Austral Islands and boosting the strict ban area from 1.1 to 1.6 million sq km. World Oceans Day: Ahead of June 8, global reporting highlights that MPAs now cover about 10% of oceans, with the 30% goal by 2030 still requiring major new declarations. Tsunami Watch: After a 7.8 quake off Mindanao, US tsunami advisories listed multiple Pacific areas including French Polynesia, with officials urging coastal communities to follow local guidance. Local Governance & Heritage: The Court of Auditors flags management gaps at UNESCO World Heritage sites in French Polynesia, citing insufficient monitoring and outdated visitor information for Taputapuatea and the Marquesas Islands. Regional Security & Cyber: US Army Pacific’s new information unit took part in the Marara Cyber Challenge in French Polynesia, building Indo-Pacific cyber readiness alongside partners. Aviation Links: Fiji Airways will restart direct Nadi–Nouméa flights from 22 September, restoring a key connection after disruptions tied to New Caledonia unrest.
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