AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining & Ocean Governance: Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine urged the UN to slow seabed mining, saying there are “no do overs” without science-based safeguards, while NRDC warns Marianas residents lack time and full information to weigh a Dec. 16 lease sale. Local Voice & Legal Pushback: Blue Ocean Law says federal agencies may lack authority to issue offshore mineral leases near Guam and the CNMI, and Guam leaders are demanding consultation as the process moves fast. Climate & Statehood: The UN adopted a Declaration on Sea Level Rise affirming island nations’ statehood and sovereignty won’t automatically be lost if rising seas make land uninhabitable—an issue Guam faces through slower but real coastal risks. Guam Environment & Health: A report highlights invasive species threats tied to travel and cargo, while Guam’s Head Start program received about $1.01M for nutrition upgrades. Public Safety Recall: DPHSS announced a recall of select So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints due to possible foreign hard objects. Community Resilience: Guam’s diabetes coalition began work on a new 5-year strategy to strengthen prevention and care.
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