AGP Executive Report

Decolonisation Debate: Pacific civil society groups are condemning Israel’s new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum, arguing it clashes with the Forum’s founding commitment to decolonisation. Israel recently voted against UN resolutions supporting the self-determination of six Pacific territories, adding to calls for the partnership decision to be reviewed. Climate Outlook: Forecasters warn the 2026 El Niño could be the strongest since 1950. Nauru is expected to have wetter-than-normal conditions, while the wider Pacific faces risks including coral bleaching and heightened cyclone activity. Ocean Stewardship: The High Seas Treaty is opening wider conversations about ocean governance. For Pacific communities, the ocean is not only an ecosystem to protect but a foundation of culture, identity and livelihood. Nauruan Roots Abroad: A Canberra resident reflects on arriving from Nauru as a boy more than 60 years ago, and on how his father helped build landmarks including the National Library and the National Press Club.

Decolonisation Debate: Pacific civil society groups are condemning the Pacific Islands Forum’s decision to admit Israel as a development partner. Critics say the move conflicts with the Forum’s founding commitment to decolonisation, while Israel recently voted against UN resolutions concerning six Pacific territories. Climate Outlook: A strong El Niño could bring wetter-than-normal conditions to Nauru, while the wider Pacific faces drought risks, heightened cyclone activity and coral bleaching through early 2027. Ocean and Identity: A new high seas treaty is renewing debate over ocean governance. For Pacific communities, the ocean is more than an environment to protect: it carries culture, identity, food and links between islands. Nauruan Roots Abroad: Tony Swan, who moved from Nauru to Canberra as a boy more than 60 years ago, remembers his father’s role in building landmarks including the National Library of Australia.

Climate Watch: A potentially record-strength El Niño could bring more tropical cyclones and coral bleaching across the Pacific through early 2027. Nauru is forecast to have wetter-than-normal conditions, even as other parts of the region face prolonged dryness. Pacific Diplomacy: Israel’s claim to have become a Pacific Islands Forum partner has stirred controversy after it voted against UN resolutions on decolonisation for Pacific territories. Ocean and Identity: Pacific leaders are pushing for stronger ocean governance as the High Seas Treaty takes effect, recognising the sea’s central role in culture, livelihoods and regional security. Nauruan Roots: A new profile traces Tony Swan’s move from Nauru to Canberra as a boy and his father’s work on landmarks including the National Library of Australia. Health and Lifestyle: A Pacific heart surgeon urges healthier diets and more activity to reduce heart disease risks; patients from Nauru and other island nations have received specialist heart treatment in Fiji.

Pacific Climate: A strong El Niño could bring more cyclone activity and coral bleaching across the region. Nauru is among the central Pacific islands forecast to have wetter-than-normal conditions, while neighboring areas face prolonged dry spells that threaten water, food and livelihoods. Pacific Self-Determination: Israel’s vote against UN decolonisation resolutions has stirred debate after its foreign minister said the country had become a Pacific Islands Forum partner. Ocean & Identity: A commentary on the new High Seas Treaty argues that ocean governance is about more than conservation: the sea sustains Pacific culture, identity and livelihoods. Health & Lifestyle: A Pacific heart specialist urges healthier eating and more activity to reduce heart disease risks; patients from Nauru are among those treated in Fiji. Nauruan Roots: A Canberra family profile recalls Tony Swan’s childhood move from Nauru and his father’s role in building landmark Australian institutions.

Climate Outlook: The 2026 El Niño could be the strongest since 1950, bringing wetter-than-usual conditions to Nauru and other central Pacific islands. The wider region also faces risks to water, food, reefs and health. Pacific Diplomacy: Israel voted against UN resolutions supporting decolonisation of Pacific territories, then announced it had become a Pacific Islands Forum partner—a claim that has stirred controversy. Nauruan Roots: A Canberra family story recalls Tony Swan’s move from Nauru as a boy more than 60 years ago, and his father’s role in building landmarks including the National Library and Press Club. Health and Lifestyle: A Pacific surgeon warns that diets high in salt, sugar and processed foods raise heart disease risks; patients from Nauru and other island nations have received specialist heart treatment in Fiji.

Climate Watch: A potentially record-strength El Niño could bring wetter-than-normal conditions to Nauru, while increasing cyclone activity in parts of the southwest Pacific and raising coral-bleaching risks through early 2027. Ocean & Identity: Pacific leaders say the high-seas treaty is about more than conservation: the ocean underpins island culture, identity, food and connections between communities. Health & Lifestyle: A Pacific heart surgeon urges healthier diets and more activity to reduce heart-disease risks; patients from Nauru are among those who have received specialist heart treatment in Fiji. Pacific Journalism: Six grants of US$2,500 are available to journalists in Nauru and 13 other Pacific countries for public-interest investigations, with applications especially encouraged from women and underrepresented reporters. Nauruan Roots: A Canberra resident reflects on arriving from Nauru as a child and seeing his late father’s legacy in the city’s landmark buildings.

Ocean and Identity: Pacific leaders say the new High Seas Treaty is about more than conservation: the ocean underpins island communities’ culture, identity, food and connections. Nauru Roots: A Canberra resident recalls moving from Nauru as a child more than 60 years ago, and how his father helped build landmarks including the National Library and National Press Club. Education and Exchange: Nauru was among the countries represented at an international dialogue in India on education partnerships, student exchange and cultural understanding. Pacific Health: A Fiji-based heart surgeon urges healthier diets and more activity; patients from Nauru and other Pacific nations have received specialist heart treatment in Fiji. Journalism Grants: Pacific reporters, including those in Nauru, can apply for one of six US$2,500 grants to investigate corruption and accountability.

Ocean and Identity: A new high-seas treaty is reshaping ocean governance, a vital issue for Pacific communities whose culture, food and connections between islands are rooted in the sea. A Nauruan Family’s Canberra Story: Tony Swan still sees his father’s legacy in Canberra’s National Library and Press Club. The family moved from Nauru more than 60 years ago, as his father helped build the capital. Pacific Health: A Fiji surgeon says unhealthy diets and inactivity raise heart risks; patients from Nauru and other Pacific islands have received specialised heart care in Fiji. Support for Pacific Journalism: Nauruan journalists are eligible to apply for one of six US$2,500 grants supporting investigations into corruption and accountability. Regional Education Links: Nauru’s diplomatic representatives joined a gathering in India focused on education partnerships, student exchanges and cultural understanding.

Pacific Oceans: A new high-seas treaty is bringing ocean governance into sharper focus. For Pacific communities, the ocean is more than a resource: it underpins culture, identity, food and connections between islands. Nauruan Roots: A Canberra profile follows Tony Swan, who moved from Nauru as a boy more than 60 years ago, and remembers his father’s role in building landmarks including the National Library and Press Club. Education Links: A global diplomacy forum at India’s Parul University included Nauru’s representative in discussions on student exchanges, research and international academic partnerships. Journalism Grants: Pacific journalists, including those in Nauru, can apply for one of six US$2,500 grants to investigate corruption and governance; applications from women and underrepresented communities are encouraged. Heart Health: A Fiji surgeon warns that poor diets and inactivity raise heart-disease risks across the Pacific. Nauruans are among patients from seven island nations who have received specialist heart-valve treatment in Fiji.

Nauruan Roots: Tony Swan, who moved from Nauru to Canberra as a boy more than 60 years ago, remembers his father’s role in building landmarks including the National Library and National Press Club. Ocean and Identity: A new Pacific oceans agenda argues that the high seas treaty is about more than conservation: the ocean underpins island communities’ culture, identity and livelihoods. Education and Exchange: Nauru joined diplomats from dozens of countries at Parul University in India for talks on education partnerships, student exchanges and cultural understanding. Health and Lifestyle: A Pacific heart specialist urges healthier eating and more activity, noting that 30 patients from Nauru and other island nations have received heart-valve surgery in Fiji. Support for Journalists: Pacific reporters, including those in Nauru, can apply for one of six US$2,500 grants to investigate corruption and governance.

Education and Cultural Exchange: Nauru was among the countries represented at Parul University’s Diplomats in Dialogue 3.0 in India, where officials discussed student exchanges, research partnerships and cultural understanding. Pacific Journalism: Nauruan journalists can apply for one of six US$2,500 grants supporting public-interest investigations into corruption, governance and accountability; women and early-career reporters are especially encouraged. Heart Health: A Fiji-based specialist warns that unhealthy diets and inactivity raise heart-disease risks across the Pacific. The hospital has treated 30 patients from island nations including Nauru, underscoring the need for both prevention and access to cardiac care. Citizenship Rankings: Nauru is included among 14 countries assessed in the 2026 Citizenship by Investment index; the article does not state its score.

Education & Cultural Exchange: A Nauruan diplomatic representative joined officials from dozens of countries at Parul University in India on October 19 for talks on education partnerships, student exchanges and cultural understanding. Pacific Journalism: Nauru-based journalists are eligible to apply for one of six US$2,500 grants supporting public-interest investigations; applications from women and underrepresented journalists are encouraged. Health & Lifestyle: A Pacific heart surgeon says poor diets and inactivity raise the risk of serious illness. His Fiji hospital has treated 30 heart-valve patients from Pacific nations, including Nauru. Regional Traditions: Samoa welcomed India’s visiting minister with a traditional Ava ceremony during the first visit to Samoa by an Indian government minister in 56 years.

Education & Cultural Exchange: Nauru was among the countries represented at Parul University’s Diplomats in Dialogue 3.0 in India, where officials discussed academic partnerships, student exchanges and cultural understanding. Pacific Health: A Fiji-based heart specialist warned that poor diets and inactivity raise heart-disease risks across the region; his hospital has treated 30 patients from Pacific nations, including Nauru. Journalism Grants: Pacific journalists, including those in Nauru, can apply for one of six US$2,500 grants to investigate corruption and governance; applications from women and underrepresented communities are encouraged. Samoan Culture: India’s visiting minister thanked Samoa for welcoming him with a traditional Ava ceremony during the first Indian ministerial visit in 56 years of diplomatic relations.

Heart Health: Pacific doctors warn that diets high in fatty, sugary and processed foods, combined with inactivity, raise the risk of heart disease. Nauru is among the island nations whose patients have received specialist heart-valve treatment in Fiji, while health experts stress prevention matters too. Journalism Grants: Nauru-based journalists can apply for one of six US$2,500 grants to investigate corruption, accountability and other public-interest issues. Applications from women, early-career and independent journalists are encouraged.

Journalism Grants: Pacific journalists, including Nauruans, can apply for one of six US$2,500 grants to investigate corruption, governance and accountability. Women, early-career reporters and journalists from underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to apply. Heart Health: A Pacific surgeon warns that diets high in fatty and processed foods, sugary drinks and salt, combined with inactivity, raise heart-disease risks. Nauruans are among patients from seven Pacific nations who have received specialist heart-valve treatment in Fiji; the surgeon says prevention matters too.

Pacific Health: Unhealthy diets and inactivity are raising heart-disease risks across the region. Nauruans are among patients from seven Pacific nations who have received specialist heart-valve treatment in Fiji, while doctors urge prevention through healthier food and regular exercise. Journalism Grants: Nauruan journalists can apply for one of six US$2,500 grants to investigate corruption, governance and accountability. The programme especially encourages women, early-career and independent reporters. Citizenship: Nauru is among 14 countries assessed in the 2026 Citizenship by Investment Index; the report lists it but does not state its individual score in the available details.