AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCNMI Startup Support: The CNMI Innovation Incubator Program is opening its second cohort, with applications due Sept. 11 for early-stage businesses (up to five years old) across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, offering hands-on mentorship and help ranging from equipment support to storefront launch guidance. Marianas Deep-Sea Mining Fight: Guam lawmakers and local leaders are pushing back on U.S. plans to fast-track seabed mining, with concerns that proposed lease sales for the Marianas could override local “no” decisions and speed up environmental reviews. Reef Resilience Push: Tonga, the Federated States of Micronesia, and French Polynesia signed onto a climate-resilient coral reefs commitment at the Pacific Islands Forum, pairing reef protection with traditional knowledge and community-led management to safeguard food and coastlines. Pacific Climate Reality Check: A new UN-backed UNEP assessment says the world is set to overshoot the 1.5°C target soon, shifting the focus to limiting and shortening the overshoot to reduce damage. Energy Tech in the Pacific: Tokyo’s governor says the capital is exploring floating offshore wind around remote Pacific islands to boost energy security and resilience.
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