AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPacific Fisheries Policy: CNMI leaders welcomed President Trump’s June 11 executive order reopening parts of protected Pacific marine monuments to commercial fishing, including areas tied to the Mariana Trench and Papahānaumokuākea, while conservation groups warn it could weaken protections and trigger legal fights. Local Governance & Preparedness: CNMI emergency managers issued guidance for Invest 92W as it nears the Marianas late Thursday into Friday, with heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough seas expected (typhoon strength unlikely). Regional Science & Climate: SPREP says El Niño is established, pointing to drier-than-usual conditions and higher drought risk for Western Pacific countries, while the central/eastern Pacific may see above-average rainfall. Fisheries Capacity Building: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency opened nominations for a new scholarship cohort (Certificate IV in Fisheries Enforcement and Compliance) to strengthen frontline fisheries enforcement across member states. Indigenous Knowledge & Education: UH Mānoa will launch a graduate certificate in Indigenous Planning, designed to help planners apply Indigenous-informed approaches to land use, sustainability, housing, and community development. Regional Cooperation: Palau is preparing to host the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, with climate change, transnational crime, and economic stability on the agenda.
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