AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPacific climate watch: Pacific countries are being urged to stay vigilant as cyclone season continues, with El Niño expected to intensify and bring heavier rain and more damaging storms even when systems are weaker. Biodiversity & risk: A green alert followed a shallow M6.3 quake southeast of the Loyalty Islands, with impacts likely limited by the open-ocean location—still a reminder for preparedness around New Caledonia’s islands. Health & environment: Hawai‘i reported a new travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu; officials say local transmission risk is low but residents should cut mosquito breeding by removing standing water. Tourism & local economy: Vanuatu’s tourism push at the Vanuatu Tourism Market Forum highlighted adventure travel growth, pointing to kastom culture, volcano landscapes and dive sites as key draws. Maritime operations: A Carnival Adventure cruise cancelled a Mystery Island stop after a technical issue with a pontoon door; Nouméa, New Caledonia was still visited. Conservation-linked security: France’s DGA has contracted Couach and MAURIC to build 24 coastal surveillance patrol vessels, with some planned for overseas territories including New Caledonia—aimed at maritime security and environmental protection. New Caledonia travel promotion: A new “New Caledonia Travel” campaign with Aircalin and local partners is marketing lagoon, marine reserve escapes, nature retreats and self-drive routes beyond the usual beach focus.
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