AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Legal Fight: Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI) and Tonga Offshore Mining Ltd. (TOML), subsidiaries of The Metals Company, have filed cases at ITLOS to block an International Seabed Authority compliance investigation, arguing due process and non-discrimination were breached—an urgent move as NORI’s exploration contract is set to expire on 22 July 2026. Pacific Fisheries Governance: The 25th Forum Fisheries Committee ministerial meeting wrapped up in Wellington, with Pacific ministers backing priorities for sustainable management and cooperation, and confirming New Zealand’s Shane Jones as chair for 2026–2027. Nauru Identity & Sovereignty: Nauru has moved toward a referendum to formally adopt “Naoero,” reviving the island’s indigenous name after parliament passed the proposal unopposed. Regional Security Deal Watch: Australia and Vanuatu signed the Nakamal Agreement in Canberra after months of renegotiation, watering down clauses that could have restricted third-party involvement in critical infrastructure while requiring it remain free from militarisation and foreign interference. Digital Infrastructure Contract: NEC signed on to supply the I-2SEA submarine cable linking India, Malaysia and Singapore, targeting service in 2029 to boost AI and cloud connectivity.
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