AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOcean Justice & Indigenous Voices: Guam climate advocate María Hernandez says the Upwell 2026 ocean conference in Washington, D.C. made room for youth and elders as leaders push back on climate change and deep-seabed mining. Marine Conservation Funding: Germany’s GIZ earmarked 20 million euros (2026–2031) for marine conservation, including support for Micronesia under the Living High Seas push tied to the BBNJ agreement. Culture on the Move: The traditional voyaging canoe Alingano Maisu returned safely to Palau after Typhoon Sinlaku forced a shorter route, completing about 4,280 nautical miles and keeping navigation knowledge alive. Education & Community Care: UOG’s Farmer Focus is hosting free Mental Health First Aid training for people who work with farmers, plus a farmer-focused “Hotnu Heals” gathering built around cultural healing and locally prepared food. Local Learning & Arts: UOG Fine Arts seniors opened “Interflow: Currents of Connection,” while Guam’s Cherry Blossom Festival Queen Aime Le was crowned in Hawaiʻi. Tourism Governance Watch: A Guam Visitors Bureau dispute continues as a complaint alleges misconduct and cover-up, with public access to executive-session records contested.
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