AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSubsea Cable Risk: A new report warns that 48 island nations—including Tuvalu—are dangerously dependent on just 126 undersea cables, with most failures tied to accidental anchoring and a smaller share linked to technical problems or suspected sabotage. Ocean Policy Push: Tuvalu is finalising its first National Ocean Policy, set for launch on 8 June, with an Ocean Unit to guide protection across its huge EEZ, including a plan for marine protected areas covering 30% of coastal habitats and a continued ban on commercial fishing in archipelagic waters. Pacific Economy Pressure: The World Bank says growth across 11 Pacific island countries is set to slow to 2.8% in 2026 as fuel, shipping and inflation bite, with Tuvalu included among the countries facing a tougher outlook. Regional Security Drift: Australia and Fiji have signed an upgraded security treaty, deepening Southwest Pacific cooperation amid wider great-power tensions.
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