AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarine Conservation: Fiji says it will designate up to 15% of its waters as marine protected areas by end of 2026, aiming for 30% protection by 2030, with stronger governance and community involvement. Digital Heritage: Fiji’s National Archives has digitised 60,000 pages of Girmit-era Indian immigration records, with plans to expand the collection and bring public access online. Land Reform: Fiji’s land law overhaul moves forward after final reports on the State Lands Act 1945 and Land Use Act 2010 were handed to the Attorney-General’s Office for drafting Bills and Cabinet papers. Climate Adaptation: A new approach pairs seawalls with mangrove restoration to protect coastal villages as sea levels rise, using “green-gray” infrastructure supported by ADB-linked work. Health Tech for Mosquito Control: Fiji will roll out a chemical-free dengue program using mosquito lamps, electric traps, bed nets, and rapid test kits nationwide. Migration & Security: Pacific immigration leaders warn that conflict, climate change, and tech-enabled crime are driving new migration pressures, calling for faster information sharing and modern border systems. Local Research: Researchers suggest a mangrove-ringed Fiji island may have formed from centuries of discarded shellfish waste, offering a rare look at ancient coastal life.
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