AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCoral Conservation Funding: Samoa Reef Resilience Hub has announced 16 first-round grant recipients, backing 14 community groups plus the Samoa Voyaging Society and the National University of Samoa to protect and restore coral reefs using a ridge-to-reef approach. Crypto Scam Warning: A Pacific-focused warning says crypto promoters are exploiting trust and social status, including cases where people linked to BG Wealth/DSJ EX appeared with Samoan ministers even though regulators say the platform isn’t licensed or approved. Disability Rights at the UN: The Pacific Islands Forum congratulates Samoa’s Faatino Utumapu and Palau’s Villaney Remengesau on their election to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, highlighting disability-inclusive leadership across the region. Climate Tech for Fisheries: Pacific countries are progressing an Advanced Warning System to track climate-driven tuna shifts, with preliminary outputs shared for governments preparing for impacts on food security and livelihoods. Sports Tech in the Pacific: LiveU says it has enabled remote VAR for the OFC Pro League, bringing video assistant refereeing to Pacific football despite limited local infrastructure. Moana Pasifika Future: New Zealand Rugby says a decision on who may take over Moana Pasifika’s Super Rugby licence is expected by June 30 as the franchise winds down after liquidation.
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