AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMarine Protection: Papua New Guinea has announced a new “no-take” Western Manus Marine Protected Area under the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves, covering about 200,000 km² to protect sharks, manta rays, turtles, dolphins and seabirds while keeping fisheries sustainable for coastal communities. Conservation Mapping: A new review warns that conservation maps can become contested when communities’ lived priorities aren’t reflected, pushing for clearer standards and safeguards around who controls what gets put on the map. Health on the Ground: In Malaita, Atoifi Adventist Hospital is running free health checks and a national health expo this week to screen for non-communicable diseases and link people to early treatment and referrals. Water & Resilience: PNG and Solomon Islands are also moving ahead with PacFresH2O, a fresh-water protection initiative aimed at climate-resilient water, sanitation and hygiene. Midwives & Maternal Care: Solomon Islands continues to spotlight the midwifery shortage and calls for more training, regulation and support to strengthen maternal and newborn health. Security & Drugs: A major Pacific investigation highlights how traffickers are using remote islands as hiding and transit points, with Solomon Islands flagged as a key “blind spot.”
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