AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEl Niño Watch: Samoa’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment says El Niño is already established, with a 60–70% chance of below-normal rainfall from Aug 2026 to Jan 2027—raising risks for water supplies, river flows, groundwater recharge, agriculture, livestock stress, heat illness, and even wildfires. Fisheries & Science: Samoa is hosting the WCPFC Scientific Committee meeting in Apia, with delegates from 26 countries reviewing tuna stock status and management, including observer programmes and harvest strategy work—backed by Prime Minister Schmidt’s call for credible science to protect livelihoods. Green Finance Push: Samoa’s Central Bank workshop with UNDP brings banks and development partners together to expand green financing, with solar for homes and businesses a key focus, while also flagging capacity and awareness gaps. Ocean Protection: Samoa moves ahead with a 30% ocean protection plan into action. Culture & Tourism: Samoa’s Teuila Festival returns as the Measina Festival from 30 Aug to 5 Sep 2026, spotlighting fa’a Samoa through performances, crafts, food, and family events in Apia. Agriculture Research: USP PhD candidate Umar Diarra is studying ant-plant farming in Fiji, exploring how ant symbiosis and plant microbes could support more sustainable agriculture across the Pacific.
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