AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOcean Policy Launch: Tuvalu is finalising its first-ever National Ocean Policy, with a planned launch on 8 June for World Ocean Day, backed by partners like the Asian Development Bank and National Geographic Pristine Seas, and it’s creating an Ocean Unit to steer implementation across its huge EEZ. Maritime Security Shift: At the Melanesian Ocean Summit, Prime Minister Feleti Teo framed ocean protection as national security, with Tuvalu developing a National Security Policy that puts maritime conservation at the core and flags threats like illegal fishing, marine pollution, biodiversity loss and sea-level rise. Regional Cooperation: Tuvalu and Fiji are deepening ties after talks in Port Moresby, including support for Tuvalu’s future chancery and court plans, plus collaboration on climate and a Tuvalu Pre-COP Leaders’ Segment. Digital Nation Context: Earlier this week’s coverage also highlighted Tuvalu’s push to preserve state functions through digital identity and governance as climate pressures intensify. Connectivity Risk: A new report warns many island nations, including Tuvalu, are highly exposed to undersea cable failures and sabotage, raising the stakes for resilience.
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