AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWater and Cyclone Risks: Fiji’s Met Service warns strengthening El Niño could worsen water shortages, with two to three cyclones possible this season and one or two potentially reaching Category 3 or higher. Maritime Technology: Australia will provide Fiji with solar-, wind- and wave-powered Bluebottle drone vessels to help detect illegal fishing and drug trafficking; a recent New Zealand trial flagged 137 vessels of interest. Digital Finance: Pacific officials say cheaper digital payments need to be matched with trusted services, data protection and practical tools for saving and handling emergencies. Farm Innovation: Chinese experts are training students and farm staff in Juncao technology, which has been promoted on more than 2,500 hectares in Fiji. Seabed Research: Fiji has presented the scientific and legal basis of its claim to extend its continental shelf in the South Fiji Basin beyond 200 nautical miles. Renewable Energy: High fuel and electricity costs are prompting some villagers to consider solar power as Fiji seeks to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.
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