AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPacific Islands Forum in Palau: Leaders will meet Aug 30–Sep 4 in Palau on “Building Economies: Life, Action, Unity,” with the venue itself raising the stakes as China and the US compete for influence across the Indo-Pacific. New Caledonia politics: France has pledged €2 billion to rebuild the territory, while UN concerns continue over the decolonization process; meanwhile, provincial elections are set for June as voter roll changes spark criticism. Regional resilience training: Journalists and disaster officials gathered in Palau for a Media Masterclass tied to the Pacific DRM ministerial push—aiming to improve how climate and ocean risks are communicated. Health watch: The CDC reports a sharp jump in dengue in the US tied mostly to travel, with 2024 cases far above the 2010–2023 average. Security backdrop: US Marines begin a new six-month rotation in northern Australia after drills in the Philippines, with training reported in New Caledonia too.
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