AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate & Oceans: Vanuatu’s Minister for Climate Change Adaptation Ralph Regenvanu backed stronger ocean governance as the BBNJ ocean treaty enters force, pointing to Vanuatu’s Oceans Ministry and National Oceans Act. Regional Security & Drugs: Pacific leaders warned transnational drug trafficking is exploiting maritime borders, with Vanuatu-linked yacht interceptions and calls for a more unified regional response. Clean Shipping: Seven Pacific transport ministers signed the Pacific Blue Shipping Partnership, including Vanuatu, to coordinate a low-carbon maritime transition and target climate funding for ports, fleets and skills. Justice & Public Safety: NSW’s police watchdog is set to deliver findings on police response to a woman’s bashing death, while a NSW inquiry heard Ivan Milat-linked cold cases may include 11 additional matters. Vanuatu Politics & Society: PMO messaging and public backlash continue around a Pride Month photo-shoot offer for LGBTQ couples, with calls for respectful dialogue. Sports & Representation: Fiji, Niue and Vanuatu named teams for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Health: WHO released a practical manual to strengthen antimicrobial resistance diagnostics across the Western Pacific.
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