AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Rules: The UN’s seabed-mining regulator says Pacific states are shaping the future code, even as a renewed rush grows after the US signaled it could issue permits—while warning the process could undercut international law. Nauru’s Stake: Nauru is already in the mix through a joint venture seeking US permits, putting it at the center of the fight over who gets to mine and under what environmental standards. Diplomacy Clash: Taiwan’s trade office in Fiji rejected Nauru’s “province of China” framing, after Nauru issued a One-China directive to officials. Climate Pressure: The UN General Assembly backed the World Court’s climate ruling despite US opposition, with Pacific states pushing for stronger action. Visa Shock at Home: New Zealand’s Pacific visa fee cuts and longer default visas could cost millions in revenue—an immediate budget headache for Nauru-linked regional travel. Local Culture: Nauru released its first short feature film online, “Far End of the Sea,” a milestone for local screen production.
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