AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPacific Resilience & Agriculture: Tonga received a second TOP$114,168 parametric insurance payout from PCRIC to boost early drought preparedness in the Niua Islands, with officials discussing faster response for energy and communications infrastructure. Climate-smart Farming: USP researcher Abhineshwar Vinay Prasad is developing improved taro tools for Fiji, Samoa and Tonga, upgrading the APSIM taro model to better match Pacific varieties and soil conditions. Community Conservation: Super Bowl champion Haloti Ngata joined Tonga volunteers to plant mangroves and trial sustainable farming methods like no-till, composting and companion planting with mucuna beans. Regional Security & Trade Winds: Australia and Fiji signed the Ocean of Peace Alliance, adding mutual defence consultation language as China’s missile activity drew condemnation across the Pacific. Deep-sea Industry Watch: Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd and Nauru Ocean Resources Inc sued the ISA at ITLOS to block a regulatory compliance investigation, arguing due process and non-discrimination breaches. Power & Recovery: Guam Power Authority reported 58% of feeders back online after Typhoon Bavi, with no generation shortfall expected—an important reminder for Pacific utilities planning for storms.
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