AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSeabed Mining: A Guam campaign has put Nauru in the spotlight, warning that poorer Pacific nations face pressure to license deep-sea mining. Organisers say communities need more chances to question the industry’s health and safety risks. Climate Finance: As Pacific leaders head to COP31, a regional appeal calls for predictable, grant-based funding to help island economies prepare for disasters, rather than taking on more debt. Freight Costs: Swire Shipping will raise fuel surcharges on specified Pacific routes from Nov. 15; standard containers from major international origins will incur charges of US$535 for a 20-foot unit and US$1,070 for a 40-foot unit. Digital Readiness and Energy: Nauru ranked 39th among 56 Commonwealth countries in a youth AI-readiness study. Separately, Sunergise’s planned acquisition of Infratec expands its Pacific solar and battery-storage business; the companies have previously delivered renewable energy plants in Nauru and other island nations.
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