AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElections & Governance: Campaigning in New Caledonia has officially closed ahead of Sunday’s provincial elections, with the vote set to shape the territorial Congress and the next “collegial” government and president. The provincial elections are widely seen as the key political test for the territory’s future relationship with France, after multiple postponements following the 2024 unrest. Water & Health Equity: A new global map shows where safely managed drinking water is still out of reach, highlighting that more than 2 billion people lack safe water at home—an urgent public health gap that affects infection risk and child health. Dengue Control: A regional push to scale Wolbachia is framed as a shared public good for dengue prevention across Asia and the Pacific, stressing clear roles for governments and partners, plus strong mosquito monitoring and community involvement. Indigenous Conservation: Pacific traditional leaders and conservation practitioners are meeting to strengthen Indigenous-led conservation and climate resilience, with New Caledonia among participants. Regional Fisheries: Pacific fisheries ministers wrapped a week of talks in Wellington, with New Caledonia’s minister attending as an observer and a new chair taking over for 2026–2027.
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