AGP Executive Report

Kanaky and Regional Diplomacy: Pacific Elders are urging the Pacific Islands Forum to reverse Israel’s partnership status, saying it conflicts with regional commitments to human rights and self-determination, including in Kanaky. Identity and Activism: Kanaky and Maʻohi Nui activists met with Azerbaijan’s Baku Initiative Group to discuss independence efforts, cultural heritage and cooperation; the delegation was also supporting young footballers at a tournament in Baku. Film and Human Rights: The Pacific Human Rights Film Festival drew more than 2,500 people across the region, with free screenings in New Caledonia and a programme spotlighting women filmmakers, motherhood and younger generations. Isle of Pines: A travel report celebrates the island’s relaxed welcome and clear-water beaches, while noting that any return of cruise visits raises questions about balancing tourism with protecting local culture and the environment.

Kanaky Connections: New Caledonian and French Polynesian activists met with the Baku Initiative Group during the U-15 football festival in Baku, discussing independence, cultural heritage and cooperation. Pacific Debate: Pacific Elders are urging the Forum to reverse Israel’s new partner status, arguing it conflicts with regional commitments to human rights and self-determination, including in Kanaky. Isle of Pines: A travel feature highlights the island’s calm beaches and welcoming feel, while noting that any return of cruise ships raises questions about protecting local culture and the environment. Film and Human Rights: New Caledonia was among the stops for the Pacific Human Rights Film Festival, whose screenings and discussions drew more than 2,500 people across the region and featured women-led films and Pacific stories.

Pacific Climate: Forecasters warn a strong El Niño could bring unusual rainfall and hotter conditions across the Pacific into 2027. Decolonisation Debate: Pacific Elders want the Forum to review its new partnership with Israel, arguing it clashes with regional commitments to human rights and self-determination, including in Kanaky. Island Travel: A visit to the Isle of Pines highlights its quiet beaches and welcoming feel — and the challenge of balancing tourism with protecting local culture and the environment. Human Rights on Screen: More than 2,500 people joined the Pacific Human Rights Film Festival, which included screenings in New Caledonia and films exploring post-colonial issues, women’s stories and younger generations.

Regional Self-Determination: Pacific Elders are urging the Pacific Islands Forum to reverse its new partnership with Israel, saying it conflicts with human rights and self-determination commitments that include Kanaky and French Polynesia. Climate Watch: Pacific forecasters warn a potentially very strong El Niño could bring drier conditions to parts of the southwest Pacific and persist into early 2027. Youth and Identity: Kanaky and Maʻohi Nui activists met in Azerbaijan during the U-15 football festival, discussing cultural heritage and independence as young players represented their communities. Culture on Screen: The Pacific Human Rights Film Festival drew more than 2,500 people across the region, including in New Caledonia, with films exploring post-colonial perspectives, women’s stories and younger generations. Island Travel: A report from the Isle of Pines highlights the appeal of its lagoon and low-key tourism, alongside local concerns about protecting the island’s environment and culture.

Self-Determination: Pacific Elders are urging the Pacific Islands Forum to reverse its partnership with Israel, arguing it clashes with the region’s commitments to human rights and self-determination, including in Kanaky. Youth & Identity: Kanaky and Maʻohi Nui U-15 teams competed in Baku, where local activists also met with the Baku Initiative Group to discuss cultural heritage and independence. Film & Culture: The Pacific Human Rights Film Festival drew more than 2,500 people across the region, including in New Caledonia, with films and discussions on post-colonial issues, women and younger generations. Island Life: A travel feature on the Isle of Pines highlights the appeal of its quiet beaches and lagoon, and the ongoing challenge of balancing tourism with protection of local culture and the environment.

Climate Outlook: Pacific forecasters warn El Niño could become the strongest since 1950, bringing dry conditions and heightened cyclone risks to parts of the region into 2027. Kanaky and Regional Diplomacy: Pacific Elders are urging the Forum to reverse Israel’s new partnership, saying it conflicts with regional commitments to human rights and self-determination, including in Kanaky. Nickel Partnership: New Caledonia and the EU have agreed to explore sustainable nickel and other raw-material supply chains, investment and workforce development; the pact sets a framework, not secured funding or a purchase deal. Culture on Screen: The Pacific Human Rights Film Festival drew more than 2,500 people across the region, with screenings in New Caledonia and a programme spotlighting women filmmakers and younger generations. Island Life: A travel feature on Isle of Pines celebrates its lagoon and relaxed welcome, while noting the challenge of balancing tourism with protection of local culture and the environment. Youth Football: Kanaky and Maʻohi Nui teams are competing in the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, where visiting activists also discussed cultural identity and independence.

Pacific Diplomacy: Pacific Elders are urging the Forum to reverse its Israel partnership, saying it conflicts with regional commitments to human rights and self-determination, including for Kanaky. Film & Rights: More than 2,500 people joined the Pacific Human Rights Film Festival, which included New Caledonia screenings and spotlighted women filmmakers, post-colonial perspectives and younger generations. Youth & Identity: Kanaky and Maʻohi Nui U-15 football teams are competing in Baku, where visiting activists also met to discuss cultural heritage and independence. Island Life: A travel feature celebrates the Isle of Pines’ lagoons and relaxed welcome, while noting the challenge of balancing tourism with protection of local culture and the environment.

Kanaky and Pacific Rights: Pacific Elders are urging the Pacific Islands Forum to reverse Israel’s new partnership, saying it conflicts with commitments to human rights and self-determination, including for Kanaky. Culture on Screen: More than 2,500 people joined the Pacific Human Rights Film Festival, which included screenings in New Caledonia and spotlighted women filmmakers, post-colonial perspectives and younger generations. Youth and Identity: Kanaky and Maʻohi Nui activists met in Baku as their U-15 football teams competed, discussing cultural heritage and self-determination; the tournament also gave young players a chance to share their cultures. Island Life: A travel report from the Isle of Pines captures its quiet lagoon beauty and the local balancing act between welcoming visitors and protecting the island’s environment and culture. Nickel Partnership: New Caledonia and the EU signed a framework to explore sustainable raw-materials cooperation, including nickel, investment and workforce development; it does not commit funding or guarantee new projects.

Climate Watch: A strong to very strong El Niño is forecast through early 2027, bringing drier-than-normal conditions to parts of the southwest Pacific, including New Caledonia, and raising concerns over water, farming and livelihoods. Pacific Debate: Pacific Elders are urging the Forum to reverse Israel’s new partnership, arguing it conflicts with human rights and self-determination commitments that include Kanaky. Film & Rights: More than 2,500 people across the region joined the Pacific Human Rights Film Festival, which included New Caledonia and featured films on post-colonial perspectives, women and younger generations. Island Life: A travel report from the Isle of Pines highlights its lagoon and relaxed welcome, while noting the challenge of balancing tourism with protection of local culture and the environment. Youth & Identity: Kanak and Maʻohi Nui activists visiting Baku for the FIFA U-15 event discussed cultural heritage and independence with the Baku Initiative Group. Nickel Partnership: New Caledonia and the EU have agreed to work together on sustainable raw-material supply chains, including nickel, workforce development and research.

Pacific Debate: Israel’s reported new status as a Pacific Islands Forum partner has divided the region. Civil society groups are calling for a review, arguing the move conflicts with Pacific support for decolonisation, an issue central to Kanaky-New Caledonia. Kanaky Connections: New Caledonian and French Polynesian activists met with Azerbaijan’s Baku Initiative Group while visiting to support their youth football teams at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival. Talks focused on independence movements, cultural heritage and cooperation. Island Life: A travel feature spotlights the Isle of Pines’ beaches and lagoon, and the delicate balance between tourism and protecting local culture and environment. Culture on Screen: More than 2,500 people joined the Pacific Human Rights Film Festival, whose programme included screenings in New Caledonia and films exploring women’s experiences, younger generations and post-colonial perspectives. Nickel Partnership: New Caledonia and the European Union agreed to cooperate on sustainable raw-material supply chains, including nickel, with work planned on investment, processing, infrastructure and training.

Pacific Diplomacy: Israel’s new status as a Pacific Islands Forum partner is drawing criticism from churches and civil society. The dispute has sharpened questions about the Forum’s commitment to decolonisation, with Kanaky among the Pacific territories still on the UN list. Sport and Identity: Kanaky and Maʻohi Nui’s U-15 football teams are competing in Baku, where visiting activists also met with the Baku Initiative Group to discuss cultural identity and cooperation. Culture: New Caledonia joined the Pacific Human Rights Film Festival, which reached more than 2,500 people across the region with screenings and discussions on issues including women’s stories and post-colonial perspectives. Travel and Heritage: A visit to the Isle of Pines highlights the appeal of its lagoon and relaxed pace, alongside a local challenge: balancing tourism with protection of the island’s environment and culture. Nickel Partnership: The EU and New Caledonia have agreed to work together on sustainable raw-material supply chains, including nickel. The deal sets a framework for cooperation, not guaranteed funding for new projects.

Pacific Debate: Israel’s reported entry as a Pacific Islands Forum partner is drawing criticism from civil society groups, who say it conflicts with the region’s commitment to decolonisation. New Caledonia remains on the UN decolonisation list. Kanaky Connections: New Caledonian and French Polynesian activists met with Azerbaijan’s Baku Initiative Group during the territories’ U-15 football teams’ visit, discussing independence, cultural heritage and cooperation. Island Life: A travel feature celebrates the Isle of Pines’ lagoon, beaches and relaxed pace, while noting the challenge of balancing tourism with protecting local culture and the environment. Pacific Culture: More than 2,500 people joined the Pacific Human Rights Film Festival, which included screenings in New Caledonia and highlighted women filmmakers, post-colonial perspectives and younger generations. Nickel Partnership: New Caledonia and the EU signed a framework to cooperate on sustainable raw-materials supply chains, including nickel, investment, skills and research.

Island Escape: A visit to the Isle of Pines finds a peaceful lagoon, welcoming locals and low-key tourism. Cruise ship visits remain on hold as discussions continue over how to protect the island’s environment and culture. Pacific Arts: More than 2,500 people took part in the Pacific Human Rights Film Festival, which included screenings in New Caledonia and spotlighted women filmmakers, younger generations and post-colonial perspectives. Decolonisation: Commentators condemned Israel’s reported admission as a Pacific Islands Forum partner, arguing it conflicts with the Forum’s founding commitment to decolonisation—an issue directly affecting Kanaky, which remains on the UN decolonisation list. Youth Football: New Caledonia and French Polynesia sent teams to the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, where organisers said the young players could share their cultures and build connections. Nickel Partnership: New Caledonia and the EU signed a framework to develop sustainable raw-material supply chains, including nickel; it sets out areas for cooperation but does not guarantee project funding.

Pacific Film: More than 2,500 people joined the Pacific Human Rights Film Festival, which brought screenings and discussion to New Caledonia and other Pacific communities. This year’s programme explored post-colonial perspectives and featured films by women, about motherhood and younger generations. Decolonisation Debate: Israel’s reported admission as a Pacific Islands Forum partner has drawn criticism from regional groups, who say it conflicts with the Forum’s commitment to decolonisation. New Caledonia remains among six Pacific territories on the UN decolonisation list. Youth Football: Teams from Kanaky-New Caledonia and French Polynesia are competing in the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, running through October 30. Nickel Partnership: The EU and New Caledonia signed a framework to explore cooperation on sustainable raw-material supply chains, including nickel, investment, processing and workforce development. It sets out areas for collaboration, not secured project funding.

Decolonisation Debate: A Pacific Islands Forum decision to admit Israel as a development partner has drawn criticism from regional groups and commentators, who say it conflicts with the Forum’s decolonisation principles. New Caledonia remains on the UN decolonisation list. Youth and Culture: Kanaky-New Caledonia’s young footballers are competing in the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, where organisers say the event offers a chance to share their culture and traditions. Nickel Partnership: The EU and New Caledonia have agreed to explore cooperation on sustainable raw-material supply chains, including nickel. The deal sets a framework for future projects; it does not commit funding or guarantee new facilities.

Decolonisation Debate: The Pacific Islands Forum’s reported decision to accept Israel as a development partner has drawn criticism from regional civil society groups. Critics say it conflicts with the Forum’s decolonisation principles, significant to Kanaky-New Caledonia, which remains on the UN’s decolonisation list. Youth Football and Culture: New Caledonia and French Polynesia’s U-15 teams are competing in a FIFA tournament and festival in Baku through October 30, with organisers presenting the event as a chance for young players to share their cultures and build connections. Nickel Partnership: New Caledonia and the EU have signed a framework to cooperate on sustainable raw-material supply chains, including nickel processing, skills and research. It sets out areas for collaboration but does not commit funding to new projects.