AGP Executive Report

Renewables & fuel security: Pacific leaders are pushing harder for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty after global oil price shocks exposed how fast imported fuel can destabilize island economies, with Niue among signatories calling for a just transition to renewables. Fisheries & climate resilience: Pacific governments are rolling out an Advanced Warning System under the Green Climate Fund Regional Tuna Programme to track climate-driven tuna shifts beyond national waters, helping protect food security and government revenue. Food safety for exporters: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu trained national authorities on new EU freezer-vessel requirements, aimed at keeping Pacific seafood access to the EU market. Agribusiness innovation: Samoa’s Agri-Innovate Competition finale showcased EU/FAO-backed agrifood entrepreneurs, supporting MSMEs and agribusiness growth across the region. Media & industry people: Papua New Guinea’s media community mourned Genesis Ketan, a major trainer and women-in-media champion. Culture & theatre: Auckland Theatre Company debuted a Niuean play, Sons of Vao, bringing Niue stories to wider audiences.

Renewables Push: 350.org Pacific Climate Warriors says Niue and other Pacific states have signed the Port Vila Call for a Just Transition to a Fossil Free Pacific, urging wider backing of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of the Bonn climate talks. Energy Security: A fuel-price shock after the US-Iran conflict exposed how Pacific economies stay exposed to imported oil—reserves reportedly ran low in places, lifting transport and service costs and raising inflation risks. Fisheries & Food Systems: Pacific governments are rolling out a Green Climate Fund-backed Advanced Warning System to track climate-driven tuna shifts, with early work presented to the Forum Fisheries Committee as skipjack is projected to move beyond EEZs. Agri-Entrepreneurship: Samoa’s EU/FAO-supported Agri-Innovate Competition finale showcased agrifood MSMEs and business ideas under the STODAS project. Food Safety for Exports: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu trained on new EU freezer-vessel requirements, aimed at keeping Pacific seafood exports compliant and protecting access to the EU market. Culture & Creative Industry: Auckland Theatre Company debuted its first Niuean play, “Sons of Vao,” using theatre to process identity and the past.

Renewables Push: 350.org Pacific Climate Warriors is urging Niue and other Pacific governments to back the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of the Bonn climate meeting, arguing the region must speed up the shift to affordable renewables. Ocean Conservation Funding: As leaders meet for Our Ocean (16–18 June) in Mombasa, a major gap remains: ocean conservation gets only about 14% of needed international funding, even as “30 by 30” protection targets loom. Fuel Shock Exposes Risk: A spike in global oil prices after the US–Iran conflict showed how exposed Pacific economies are to imported fuel, with reserves running low and transport and tourism hit—reinforcing the need to scale renewable energy. Tuna Adaptation for Industry: Pacific countries are rolling out a Green Climate Fund-backed Advanced Warning System to track climate-driven tuna shifts beyond national waters, supporting fisheries planning and food security. Agri-Food Innovation: Samoa’s EU/FAO-backed Agri-Innovate Competition finale showcased new agribusiness entrepreneurs under the STODAS project. Food Safety for Exporters: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu trained on new EU freezer-vessel requirements to keep access to the EU seafood market. Media & Skills: PNG media leader Genesis Ketan has died, with Pacific partners highlighting her training work and push for media freedom and safer, fairer treatment for women journalists. Culture & Theatre: Auckland Theatre Company debuted its first Niuean play, Sons of Vao, bringing a Niuean story of making peace with the past to wider audiences.

Renewables push after fuel shock: Oil prices spiked after the US-Iran conflict, hitting over US$118/bbl and exposing how fast Pacific economies get squeezed. Fiji and Solomon Islands reportedly had reserves down to about 20 days, while Papua New Guinea saw transport and service costs jump, feeding inflation and tourism risk. The takeaway: most countries still rely heavily on imported oil (often diesel for power), so governments are being urged to scale renewable investment and delivery. Tuna adaptation for shifting stocks: Pacific nations are moving to protect tuna-dependent economies as skipjack is expected to shift beyond EEZs. Under the Green Climate Fund Regional Tuna Programme, an Advanced Warning System is being rolled out, with preliminary outputs shared at the Forum Fisheries Committee meeting in Wellington. EU food safety compliance for seafood exports: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu took part in a Suva training on new EU freezer-vessel requirements (Delegated Regulation EU 2025/1449), aimed at keeping access to the EU seafood market. Agri-innovation in the Pacific: Samoa’s Agri-Innovate Competition 2026 finale in Apia showcased agrifood entrepreneurs under the EU-funded STODAS project, supporting MSMEs and agribusiness innovation across Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands. Media sector loss in PNG: Pacific media leaders mourn Genesis Ketan, a PNG media trainer and treasurer, remembered for mentoring young journalists and supporting women in media.

Pacific Energy & Transport: A fuel-price shock after the US-Iran conflict exposed how Pacific economies still rely heavily on imported oil, with short fuel buffers and uneven renewable progress leaving transport and tourism exposed to inflation and supply disruptions. Fisheries & Food Security: Pacific countries are moving to protect tuna-dependent economies as skipjack shifts beyond national waters; a Green Climate Fund-backed Advanced Warning System is being rolled out to help governments plan for climate-driven redistribution. EU Food Safety Compliance: EU rules on freezer-vessel temperatures are set to affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels; Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu trained national authorities to keep access to the EU seafood market. Agribusiness Innovation: Samoa’s Agri-Innovate Competition finale, backed by the EU and FAO under STODAS, showcased agrifood entrepreneurs and MSMEs through a business pitch and awards event. Forestry Skills for Resilience: Samoa Forestry officers completed FAO-supported training in sustainable teak and pine production and management in Suva, focused on seed propagation and harvesting practices. Niue Link (Regional Media): Pacific media leaders marked the passing of PNG journalist Genesis Ketan, including her role in a women’s media session at the 2024 Pacific Media Summit in Niue.

Media & Skills: Papua New Guinea’s Media Council mourns the death of Genesis Ketan, its Treasurer and early local media trainer, remembered for building young journalists and supporting women in media; PINA also highlights her role in Pacific media freedom and the 2024 Pacific Media Summit in Niue. Fisheries & Climate Resilience: Pacific countries are advancing a Green Climate Fund-backed Advanced Warning System to track climate-driven tuna shifts, with preliminary outputs shared at the Forum Fisheries Committee meeting; officials warn skipjack may move beyond Pacific EEZs, hitting government revenue and food security. Food Safety & Seafood Exports: EU rules on freezer vessels are set to affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels, and Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu are training national authorities to meet new temperature requirements and protect access to the EU seafood market. Agribusiness Innovation: Samoa’s Agri-Innovate Competition 2026 finale, supported by the EU and FAO under STODAS, showcased agrifood entrepreneurs and MSMEs through pitch presentations and awards. Forestry Production: Samoa forestry officers completed a FAO-supported training on sustainable teak and pine production and management in Suva, focused on seed propagation and harvesting to strengthen climate resilience.

Climate & Fisheries: Pacific countries are rolling out a Green Climate Fund-backed Advanced Warning System to track climate-driven tuna shifts, with early modelling warning skipjack could move further into the high seas—threatening government revenue and coastal livelihoods. Food Safety & Seafood Exports: EU Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1449 is set to tighten freezer-vessel temperature requirements, and a two-week EU-funded training in Suva is helping Pacific Island authorities (including Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu) keep access to the EU seafood market. Agribusiness Innovation: Samoa’s Agri-Innovate Competition finale (under the EU/FAO STODAS project) showcased new agrifood entrepreneurs and agribusiness ideas, supporting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises across Pacific islands. Forestry Skills for Resilience: FAO and Fiji’s Ministry of Forestry trained Samoa Forestry Division officers in sustainable teak and pine production and management, focusing on seed propagation and harvesting to close technical gaps. Tourism Data for Niue: The Niue Tourism Office, via the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative, released the 2024 International Visitor Survey, showing New Zealand as the dominant source market (84%) and helping guide Niue’s next tourism strategy.

Climate & 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.

Climate & Fisheries: Pacific governments are rolling out a Green Climate Fund-backed Advanced Warning System to track climate-driven tuna shifts, with preliminary outputs shared at the Forum Fisheries Committee meeting in Wellington—aimed at helping countries prepare as skipjack increasingly moves beyond EEZs and threatens revenue, food security, and services. EU Seafood Compliance: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu officials trained in Suva on new EU freezer-vessel food safety rules (Delegated Regulation EU 2025/1449), expected to affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels exporting to the EU—after concerns over brine temperatures. Niue Tourism Data: The Pacific Tourism Organisation and Niue Tourism Office released the 2024 International Visitor Survey via the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative, highlighting visitor preferences and spending to guide Niue’s next tourism strategy. Agri-Entrepreneurship (Samoa): FAO and EU-funded STODAS supported Samoa’s Agri-Innovate Competition 2026 finale, backing MSMEs and agribusiness innovation through an incubator model. Forestry Skills (Samoa): FAO and Fiji delivered hands-on training for Samoa Forestry Division staff on sustainable teak and pine production and management to close technical and data gaps for climate resilience. Climate Finance (GEF): Niue is among countries receiving over USD 67m in new LDCF/SCCF funding to strengthen resilience through projects targeting flood/coastal risks and food and water security.

Maritime Compliance & Trade Access: EU Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1449 is rolling out new technical food safety requirements for freezer vessels, with training for Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu aimed at keeping Pacific Island exporters eligible for the EU market; the rule is expected to affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged freezer vessels. Agrifood Entrepreneurship: Samoa’s Agri-Innovate Competition 2026 finale (EU-funded via FAO’s STODAS) showcased agribusiness innovation and MSME pitches, reinforcing a pipeline of locally driven agrifood production ideas across the region. Forestry Skills for Climate Resilience: FAO and Fiji’s Ministry of Forestry supported Samoa Forestry Division officers with hands-on training in sustainable teak and pine production, focusing on seed propagation and harvesting practices to close technical and data gaps. Tourism Data for Niue: The Pacific Tourism Organisation and Niue Tourism Office released the 2024 International Visitor Survey under the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative, highlighting visitor preferences and spending inputs for Niue’s next tourism strategy. Climate Finance for Resilience: GEF Council approvals will deliver over USD 67m for vulnerable countries including Niue, supporting projects on flood/coastal risk, food and water security, and ecosystem protection. Fisheries Surveillance Culture: A feature on Samoa’s Senior Fisheries Officer ties local livelihoods to Operation Tui Moana 2026, underscoring how surveillance and enforcement protect the sea-based economy. Shadow Fleet System Design: A new analysis argues Russia’s shadow fleet operations reuse and scale tactics similar to North Korea’s, focusing on how permissive registries and laundering mechanisms keep sanctioned activity afloat.

Food & Agribusiness: FAO reports Samoa’s Agri-Innovate Competition 2026 finale in Apia, backed by the EU’s STODAS project, spotlighting new agrifood entrepreneurs and agribusiness innovation through SROS’s Agribusiness Incubator. Seafood Compliance: Pacific Island authorities in Suva completed training on new EU freezer-vessel food safety rules under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1449, aimed at keeping access to the EU seafood market as the rules are expected to affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels. Forestry & Climate Resilience: FAO says Samoa Forestry Division officers finished a Suva-based hands-on programme on sustainable teak and pine production and management, strengthening seed propagation and harvesting skills to close technical and data gaps. Tourism Data for Niue: The Pacific Tourism Organisation and Niue Tourism Office released Niue’s 2024 International Visitor Survey findings via the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative, with New Zealand the top source market (84%) and insights meant to guide more resilient, strategic tourism growth. Climate Finance: A GEF update says Niue and other vulnerable countries will receive over USD 67m in new LDCF/SCCF funding to reduce flood and coastal risks and bolster food and water security. Fisheries Stewardship: A feature profiles Samoa’s Senior Fisheries Officer Stella Sahara Tuuau and her role in Operation Tui Moana 2026, linking community livelihoods to stronger fisheries protection.

Agrifood Innovation: Samoa’s Agri-Innovate Competition 2026 wrapped up in Apia (5 June), backing agrifood MSMEs with EU-funded FAO support under STODAS—aimed at smarter, more resilient domestic agrifood systems across Fiji, Samoa, and Solomon Islands. Seafood Market Access: New EU freezer-vessel food safety rules are set to affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels; Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, and Tuvalu officials trained in Suva (25 May–4 June) to help keep exports flowing. Forestry Skills for Climate Resilience: Samoa Forestry Division officers completed a Suva-based hands-on course on sustainable teak and pine production (25–29 May), filling seed propagation and harvesting data gaps with Fiji and FAO support. Tourism Data for Niue: The Pacific Tourism Organisation and Niue Tourism Office released the 2024 International Visitor Survey, highlighting visitor mix (NZ still dominant) to guide Niue’s next tourism strategy. Climate Finance: Niue is among countries receiving over USD 67m in new GEF funding to strengthen resilience via LDCF/SCCF projects targeting flood/coastal risks and food and water security. Fisheries Stewardship: A Samoa fisheries officer profile spotlights Operation Tui Moana 2026 and the people behind protecting Pacific fisheries. Fuel Pressure: In the region, Penrhyn Island hit a diesel crunch (last 100 litres) and is borrowing from a police patrol boat while restricting power use as prices rise.

EU Food Safety Compliance: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu officials trained in Suva on new EU freezer-vessel requirements under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1449, aimed at fixing cold-brine performance issues that could affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific freezer vessels. Tourism Data for Niue: The Pacific Tourism Organisation, with Niue Tourism Office support via the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative, released the 2024 International Visitor Survey, showing New Zealand as the top source (84% of visitors) and highlighting key age and spending patterns to guide Niue’s next tourism push. Forestry & Climate Resilience: Samoa forestry officers completed a FAO-backed Sustainable Teak and Pine production and management training in Fiji, building seed propagation and sustainable harvesting skills to close technical and data gaps. GEF Adaptation Funding: Niue is among countries set to receive over USD 67m in new resilience funding through LDCF/SCCF projects, targeting flood/coastal risks and food and water security. Fuel Shock in the Region: Penrhyn Island in the Cook Islands ran out of diesel (last 100 litres) and borrowed fuel from a police patrol boat while restricting power use, as regional fuel prices keep rising. Niue-Linked Regional Tourism Funding Debate: Fiji’s tourism promotion spending and its measurable benefits for small businesses faced scrutiny in Parliament, with claims that the South Pacific Tourism Exchange delivered record participation.

EU Food Safety Compliance: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu officials trained in Suva on new EU freezer-vessel requirements under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1449, aimed at fixing cold-brine performance gaps that EU auditors flagged; the rules could affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged freezer vessels, so certification capacity is the focus. Tourism Data for Niue: The Pacific Tourism Organisation and Niue Tourism Office released the 2024 International Visitor Survey via the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative, with New Zealand the top source market (84%), followed by Australia (7%); Niue will use the findings to guide more resilient, sustainable visitor strategy. Climate-Resilient Forestry Skills: FAO and Fiji’s Ministry of Forestry hosted Samoa forestry officers for hands-on training in sustainable teak and pine production and management, building seed propagation and harvesting skills to close technical and data gaps. GEF Adaptation Funding: Niue is among countries receiving over USD 67m in new resilience funding approved under LDCF/SCCF, targeting flood and coastal risks plus food and water security. Fuel and Power Pressure: Penrhyn Island in the Cook Islands hit a diesel crunch, borrowing fuel from a police patrol boat and restricting power hours while a battery replacement project is underway—another reminder of supply-chain fragility.

Food Safety & Fisheries Trade: EU officials trained Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu authorities on new EU freezer-vessel food safety rules, expected to affect about 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels—aimed at keeping access to the EU seafood market. Forestry & Climate Resilience: FAO backed Samoa’s forestry staff with 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 Pacific Tourism Organisation and Niue Tourism Office released the 2024 International Visitor Survey under NZ-funded PTDI, showing New Zealand as the top source market (84%) and highlighting visitor age and spending patterns to guide Niue’s tourism strategy. Climate Finance: Niue is among countries set to receive over USD 67m in new GEF funding to strengthen resilience, including projects targeting flood and coastal risks plus food and water security. Energy & Shipping Costs: Fuel price pressure continues across the region, with Penrhyn Island in the Cook Islands running low on diesel and borrowing supply from a police patrol boat while restricting power use. Fisheries Careers & Surveillance: A Samoa fisheries officer profile spotlights regional enforcement work under Operation Tui Moana 2026, underscoring how skills and jobs in fisheries protection support Pacific food security.

EU Food Safety Compliance: Fiji, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu officials trained in Suva on new EU freezer-vessel requirements, aimed at keeping about 97% of EU-listed Pacific Island-flagged vessels export-ready after EU auditors flagged brine temperatures below -18°C. Tourism Data for Niue: The Pacific Tourism Organisation and Niue Tourism Office released the 2024 International Visitor Survey under the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative, with New Zealand the top source market (84%) and key insights meant to guide Niue’s next tourism strategy. Climate-Resilient Forestry Skills: FAO-backed training in Suva built Samoa’s capacity in sustainable teak and pine production, focusing on seed propagation and harvesting to close technical and data gaps. Fisheries Surveillance Careers: A Samoa fisheries officer story highlights how local talent is feeding into Operation Tui Moana 2026, showing fisheries protection as both livelihood and public service. Energy Cost Pressure: Penrhyn Island in the Cook Islands hit a diesel shortage, borrowing fuel from a police patrol boat and restricting power use while awaiting a June barge delivery. Regional Tourism Funding Scrutiny: Fiji’s tourism exchange spending faces questions in Parliament over measurable support for small businesses, despite claims of strong participation and outcomes.