AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoKanak Resource Rights: Pacific civil society groups say the EU’s nickel deal with New Caledonia’s government sidelines Kanak people and risks deepening colonial extraction. They are calling for transparency, meaningful Indigenous participation and a fair share of the industry’s benefits. Indigenous Conservation: Pacific delegates at COP17 have pushed for global recognition of Indigenous territories and community-managed conservation areas, reflecting the central role customary owners play in protecting the region’s biodiversity. Regional Self-Determination: Pacific Elders are urging the Islands Forum to reverse its partnership with Israel, arguing it conflicts with the region’s commitments to human rights and self-determination, including in Kanaky. Climate Outlook: Forecasters warn a strong to very strong El Niño may continue into early 2027, bringing hotter conditions and below-normal rainfall to parts of the Pacific.
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