AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPacific Earthquake: A magnitude 7.6–7.7 quake in Panama triggered tsunami alerts across parts of Central America and the Pacific. Later assessments found no threat to Hawaii or New Zealand; damage checks in Panama continued. China–Pacific Ties: China’s Wang Yi met political leaders from Pacific Island countries in Beijing, pledging closer cooperation and support for their development choices. Climate Risk: UNICEF warns the coming El Niño could threaten children’s health, education and safety across Asia and the Pacific, with millions at risk as extreme weather intensifies. Indonesia’s Forests: The government has dropped plans to convert millions of acres of forest to rice paddies after production rose above domestic demand, potentially preserving a major carbon store. Pasifika Representation: A New Zealand artist argues Pacific stories need more than visibility on screen, calling for richer roles and greater creative control for Pasifika storytellers.
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