AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCitizenship-for-cash debate: Naoero (formerly Nauru) is pushing its “golden passport” scheme to fund climate adaptation, including relocating 90% of families and infrastructure to higher ground, while critics question whether citizenship sold for money can be protected. National identity update: The Republic of Naoero officially reclaimed its traditional name, with “Naoero” as the short form and “dei-Naoero” for citizens, and dropped plans for a referendum, saying the change is already embedded in culture and the constitution. Diplomacy shake-up: Naoero withdrew recognition of Georgia’s occupied Abkhazia and South Ossetia and immediately severed diplomatic ties, prompting Georgia to welcome the move and Abkhazia’s de facto authorities to allege “unprecedented external pressure.” Seabed governance: Naoero reiterated calls for fair, transparent deep-sea rules after the ISA extended NORI’s exploration contract for five more years, with Naoero stressing its role as sponsoring State. Digital finance push: Naoero’s trade office launched the Pacific Digital Assets Forum, aiming for regional policy dialogue and a future regulatory report and conference.
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