AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoClimate & Rights: A new essay links climate displacement in the Pacific to rising risks of statelessness, arguing the connection is still under-discussed as storms and sea-level impacts push people off legal protections. Labour & Mobility: New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme marks 20 years, now involving 20,000+ workers from 10 countries; Timor-Leste joined in 2026 after huge demand, with wages reported as low as NZ$26 in some cases. Pacific Security: New Zealand foreign minister Winston Peters says China’s recent long-range missile test can’t be normalised, noting it flew over Kiribati and other Pacific EEZs; he says NZ is exploring talks with Australia and Fiji on joining their alliance. Vaccination Gaps: A WHO-UNICEF report shows most Pacific countries miss the 90% child immunisation target; Kiribati hit only four vaccine targets in 2025. Digital Access: An ITU/Internet Society report highlights community-run internet networks in places like Kiribati as a practical way to bridge the digital divide, if local people help design and run them. Visa News (Kiribati included): Germany’s 2026 visa-free list for short stays includes Kiribati, alongside other Pacific states.
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