AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Debate: The International Seabed Authority Assembly is meeting in Kingston as Pacific governments and civil society push for a global moratorium, with Vanuatu set to bring a science item and calls growing after contract extensions tied to deep-sea mining controversy. Climate Finance Push: Vanuatu’s ICJ climate win is being marked as a legal milestone, but Pacific leaders and student campaigners say the hard part now is turning court clarity into real funding and practical action for communities. Stablecoin Regulation: Vanuatu has appointed a Stablecoin Commissioner under its 2025 Stablecoins Bill, setting up the Stablecoin Supervisory Commission framework for licensing, reserves, and oversight. Payments Upgrade in the Pacific: BSP Cook Islands has rolled out faster 4G EFTPoS terminals, and says upgrades across the Pacific—including plans for Vanuatu—are continuing. Connectivity Bottleneck: In the Pacific, satellite internet is spreading, but reliable electricity is still the missing link, with solutions pairing Starlink with solar power for schools and basic services. Public Safety Tech in Vanuatu: A regional Operation Render Safe team helped the Vanuatu Mobile Force identify and catalog World War II-era munitions at Cook Barracks, supporting safer disposal of unexploded ordnance.
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