AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUN Decolonisation Talks: French Polynesia President Moetai Brotherson told the UN Special Committee on Decolonisation (C-24) that the territory wants a “simple programme of work” for self-determination, including public information, a UN visiting mission to hear people directly, and a democratic pathway toward a referendum with “no predetermined outcome.” Pacific Health Support: New Zealand Defence Force personnel are progressing on a humanitarian mission to Penrhyn in the Cook Islands, with upgrades to the island hospital plus a NZ dental team and medical officer treating more than 75 patients. Ocean Conservation & Health Links: The Bezos Earth Fund announced $25M+ in new grants to protect Pacific waters across the Cook Islands, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Tonga and Vanuatu, aiming for at least 30% of regional waters protected by 2030—an effort that can support healthier marine ecosystems for coastal communities. Regional Governance: EU development MEPs pushed for stronger funding and democratic oversight for overseas countries and territories, including Greenland, as geopolitical competition grows.
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