AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTobacco Control Training: TACO (Marshall Islands’ Department of Health) launched its 2026 Tobacco Control Annual Training Programme via monthly webinars, with a record 900+ tobacco control professionals joining from across the WHO Western Pacific region, including participants from the Marshall Islands. Tourism & Culture Visibility: The Marshall Islands Pocket Guide went live, a new online destination guide for Majuro and the wider republic, built from 10 days of on-the-ground research and developed with OCIT to spotlight attractions, food, transport, and outer-atoll experiences. Constitutional Convention Vote: Majuro saw very low turnout for the constitutional convention election, with fast counting and at least one recount petition filed after unofficial results showed close races in Ailinglaplap/Majuro totals. Church & Peacebuilding: The Pacific Conference of Churches urged leaders to keep the “Ocean of Peace” vision grounded in justice, dialogue, and human dignity—warning it could be overshadowed by military and security arrangements. Disaster Risk Leadership: UNITAR announced applications are open for Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026, welcoming motivated applicants (including from the Marshall Islands) with an Aug. 21, 2026 deadline.
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