AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Health & Chemicals: A new report spotlights paraquat, a herbicide banned in 70+ countries but still manufactured in Mississippi, linking it to Parkinson’s disease and raising fresh alarms as data centers and PFAS “forever chemicals” add to contamination pressures. Pacific Economy: The World Bank warns growth across 11 Pacific Island countries will cool to 2.8% in 2026 (from 3.2% in 2024–25), blaming higher energy and shipping costs, weaker tourism momentum, and ongoing structural constraints. Tourism Strategy: The World Bank also argues the Pacific can lift returns by shifting toward higher-value adventure and cultural tourism. Climate Adaptation: A separate push calls for integrating care services into National Adaptation Plans and NDCs, saying health support is missing from many climate plans. Samoa Trade Capacity: Samoa received new trade measurement equipment via the Pacific Quality Infrastructure initiative, strengthening metrology and calibration for businesses and consumers. Media Freedom (Tonga): Tonga is still processing an armed threat against a journalist at Kele’a Voice, underscoring safety risks for reporters.
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