AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate & Fisheries: Pacific Island countries are rolling out a Green Climate Fund-backed Advanced Warning System to track climate-driven tuna shifts, with preliminary results shared at the Forum Fisheries Committee meeting in Wellington—aimed at helping governments plan for skipjack moving beyond EEZs and protecting income that funds schools, hospitals, and local services. Food Safety & Seafood Exports: EU officials and Pacific regulators are training national competent authorities on new EU freezer-vessel requirements (Delegated Regulation EU 2025/1449), targeting compliance after concerns about brine temperatures—expected to affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels exporting to the EU. Agribusiness Innovation: Samoa’s Agri-Innovate Competition finale, supported by the EU and FAO under STODAS, showcased emerging agrifood entrepreneurs and agribusinesses, feeding into an incubator model designed to strengthen domestic agrifood systems. Forestry Production Skills: FAO and Fiji hosted Samoa forestry officers for hands-on training in sustainable teak and pine production and management, focusing on seed propagation and harvesting to close technical and data gaps. Tourism Data for Niue: The Niue Tourism Office, via the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative, released the 2024 International Visitor Survey report, highlighting visitor preferences and spending to guide Niue’s next tourism strategy. Tourism Promotion: A new Wallis and Futuna Pocket Guide launched with Wallis and Futuna Tourisme, offering practical travel advice and local recommendations to boost destination visibility.
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