AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPacific Culture & Faith: Marshallese church members from across the islands are gathering for a King’s Chapel conference, with visitors also coming from Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast—showing how faith networks keep culture and community ties strong across the Pacific. Regional Diplomacy: Fiji launched a new Israel Allies Caucus in parliament, with leaders framing it as a faith-and-democracy bridge and a push to encourage Pacific embassies to move toward Jerusalem. Ocean Peace vs Militarisation: Pacific civil society groups are calling the Pacific “an ocean of peace, not a battleground,” condemning nuclear-capable missile testing and warning against militarising island waters. Security Tensions in the Blue Pacific: The U.S. carried out strikes on Iran’s Greater Tunb Island, while recent attacks on shipping—including vessels linked to the Marshall Islands—have raised the stakes around the Strait of Hormuz. Indigenous Knowledge for Reefs: A coral reef symposium in Auckland is highlighting Pacific Islander knowledge for reef management, including an intergenerational “being a good ancestor” approach.
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