AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOcean Photographer of the Year: French photographer Julien Anton won Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 with a Moorea, French Polynesia portrait of an adult seahorse and two newly born juveniles, while British photographer Jenny Stock took the Female Fifty Fathoms Award for a green turtle image from French Polynesia. Marine Heat Watch: Scientists say the oceans have logged a 100th straight day of record average heat, with impacts tied to prolonged warming rather than any single day’s reading. Regional Diplomacy in the Pacific: Leaders gathered in Palau for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum, with heavy focus on reaffirming positions amid a tense strategic backdrop. Reef Protection for Climate Resilience: Tonga, the Federated States of Micronesia, and French Polynesia signed onto a high-level commitment to protect climate-resilient coral reefs, including using traditional practices like rāhui. Local Aviation Finance: Air Moana is reportedly seeking up to nearly EUR17m in new equity to strengthen its owner Natireva, including a private-investor tranche. Digital Identity (France in the Pacific): France Titres launched an easier way for French citizens in French Polynesia to certify France Identité via an updated app and a town-hall validated QR code.
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