AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOcean of Peace vs. missile tests: Papua New Guinea PM James Marape urged major powers to stop using the Pacific as a weapons-testing ground after China’s long-range, nuclear-capable missile test, warning it threatens regional stability and the environment. Regional diplomacy: Australia’s new defence alliance with Fiji and fresh Pacific leader talks in Brisbane are framed as a “new era,” but Pacific elders and leaders say security pacts without real climate funding ring hollow. Climate pressure on PNG’s ocean: A World Meteorological Organization report flags 2025 as the South-West Pacific’s second-warmest year, with rising seas, marine heatwaves, ocean acidification, and the risk that the region’s last tropical glacier could vanish by late 2026 or early 2027. Marine conservation push: IUCN Green List work for Coral Triangle marine protected areas highlights stronger governance and effective management as a way to meet biodiversity goals. Mining with permits: Adyton Resources received a CEPA environmental permit for the Wapolu gold project restart in Milne Bay, clearing a key regulatory hurdle. Energy sector ruling: PNG’s National Court decision in favour of Dirio Power ends a dispute over PNG Power payment obligations under a power purchase agreement. Women’s sport with wider benefits: PNG’s Santos Cup continues building pathways for women and girls in rugby league, with gender equality built into coaching and leadership roles.
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