AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoVanuatu-France Dispute: Vanuatu says it will pursue international legal action after talks with France failed over sovereignty of Matthew and Hunter islands, a fight that could also decide rights to surrounding waters and resources. Ocean Conservation: Melanesian nations move toward a massive marine protected area corridor, with Solomon Islands joining the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves initiative first announced by PNG, Vanuatu and Fiji. Digital & AI for Kastom: UNDP highlights Pacific digital readiness work—including assessments in Vanuatu—to help governments use AI in local languages and services. Tourism & Kastom Spotlight: ATTA reports Vanuatu’s biggest challenge is global awareness, but says Indigenous kastom, volcano landscapes and dive sites position the country well for adventure tourism growth. Culture in Motion: Pacific designers wrapped Life-Con Pacific 2026 with runway showcases featuring Vanuatu’s Gilbert Mermer and Samoa’s creatives, plus cultural performances. Language & Identity: A new roundup lists where French is official or co-official, noting Vanuatu’s place in the Francophone mix.
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