AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMarshall Islands–Taiwan Cultural Ties: Taiwan’s foreign ministry sent condolences to the Marshall Islands over the death of paramount chief Iroijlaplap Michael Kabua, praising his role in strengthening Taiwan–Marshall Islands bonds and protecting Marshallese identity, traditional culture, and values. Pacific Women & Climate Resilience: Pacific leaders urged the world to put women and girls at the center of climate action at CSW66, highlighting how their knowledge and skills help communities handle climate change, disasters, and everyday survival. Regional Fisheries & Ocean Governance: Forum foreign ministers backed stronger fisheries protection, ocean stewardship, and member-led implementation, supporting a new regional fisheries strategy framework tied to food security, livelihoods, and sovereignty. Marshallese Deportations Rise: A report says deportations of Marshallese citizens from the U.S. have surged in recent years, with 67 removed in 2024 and potentially far higher numbers in 2025–2026, raising concerns for COFA families. Handicrafts & Livelihoods: Marshallese weaving is helping families—especially women—earn income, using local materials like pandanus leaves, with more men joining to support craft work as copra remains hard to sustain.
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