AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFisheries & Science: Samoa is hosting the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Scientific Committee meeting in Apia, with delegates from 26 countries reviewing tuna stock status and management, including observer programmes and harvest strategy work. Climate & Water Security: El Niño is now established across the tropical Pacific, and Samoa faces a higher risk of below-normal rainfall from August 2026 to January 2027, with knock-on effects for water supplies, farming, livestock, health risks, and wildfire chances. Agriculture Research: A USP PhD candidate is studying how Fiji’s ant-plant farming system works, focusing on ant–plant symbiosis and antibiotic-producing bacteria that could support more sustainable agriculture. Culture & Tourism: Samoa’s Teuila Festival returns in 2026 as the Measina Festival (30 Aug–5 Sep) in Apia, spotlighting fa’a Samoa through performances, crafts, food, sports and family events. Marine Economy: Samoa also called for stronger, credible science to guide Pacific tuna fisheries management as the WCPFC session gets underway. Community Projects: Humanitarian Experience (HXP) youth volunteers have helped fully fund and build a new canteen at Malie Primary School, supporting local workers and materials. Digital Finance (Regional): A Pacific-focused fintech brief highlights how Samoa’s remittances can be made cheaper and easier through mobile wallets and direct-to-wallet transfers.
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