AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRenewables Push: PM Rabuka urged Fiji businesses to invest in renewable energy and new technologies after BAT Fiji unveiled a solar panel system, highlighting energy security and emissions cuts. Solar Savings & Capacity: International Solar Alliance DG Ashish Khanna said Fiji spends over $1.1b on diesel annually and could save up to 12% of GDP via solar plus storage, including a planned Solar Technology and Application Resource Centre at FNU. Off-Grid Power in Action: Polar Power reported $7.9m revenue in Pacific Islands since 2024 and repeat orders for solar-hybrid systems, signaling proven reliability for telecom rollouts. Cybersecurity Governance: IT experts warned Fiji’s cyber risk is growing and called for stronger governance, training, and safer use of AI by businesses and individuals. Early Warnings That People Can Use: Fiji is urged to shift from forecasting to impact-based early warnings so communities act sooner on cyclones, floods, droughts and storm surges. Fisheries Monitoring & Security: Samoa pushed stronger fish stock monitoring and EEZ protection at WCPFC, coordinating operations with Australia, NZ, Tonga and Fiji. Health Access via Tech & Travel: Fiji Airways and Cure Kids Fiji expanded specialist travel support, reaching 819 people including 716 pregnant mothers. AI in Elections: Transparency Integrity Fiji called on the Electoral Commission to clarify how AI election forecasts will be regulated to protect voter autonomy. Marine Science & Biodiversity: Scientists warned the high seas biodiversity treaty still faces a deep-sea knowledge gap, with most species in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone unnamed.
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