AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAir Calédonie Talks Resume: New Caledonia’s new government has restarted discussions with Loyalty Islands communities after protests over the airline’s hub move from Nouméa Magenta to La Tontouta, with Lifou, Maré and Ouvéa asked to help draft a broader mobility plan within about a month. Regional Climate Push: Pacific Forum foreign ministers backed stronger climate action ahead of COP31, prioritising climate finance, renewable energy investment and Pacific leadership, with the Pacific Resilience Facility flagged as a key funding target. MSG & Decolonisation: Vanuatu PM Jotham Napat and MSG DG Dr Anna Naupa reaffirmed support for Kanak self-determination in New Caledonia and raised concerns over human rights in West Papua. Local Governance & Transport: The talks come as Air Calédonie remains under court-supervised restructuring and has struggled to restore flights to Maré and Ouvéa since March. Business & Consumer Rules (France): France’s new opt-in consent rules ban unsolicited telemarketing calls from Aug 11, forcing firms to prove valid consent—an important compliance signal for regional operators.
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