AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate & Oceans: A new World Meteorological Organization report says 2025 was the South-West Pacific’s second-warmest year on record, with marine heatwaves disrupting ecosystems and fisheries, and rising sea levels threatening low-lying island communities. Extreme Weather: The report flags Cyclone Senyar as the deadliest single event, killing more than 1,200 people across Indonesia and Malaysia and affecting over 10 million, while it notes early warnings and early action can save lives but coordination and capacity gaps remain. Glaciers & Water Security: It also warns that the last tropical glacier in Papua, Indonesia, is down to about 2% of its 1988 size and could disappear by late 2026 or early 2027. Pacific Health Context: A separate Pacific roundup highlights dengue prevention messaging from Nauru’s health leadership, urging the public to act. Regional Health-Relevant Policy: Fisheries ministers meeting in Wellington ended with priorities for stronger regional cooperation—an important backdrop for food security and livelihoods tied to marine health. Indigenous-Led Resilience: Traditional leaders and conservation groups are meeting on Indigenous-led conservation and climate resilience, including participation from New Caledonia.
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