AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnvironmental Justice: American Samoan artists will join peers from other U.S. territories in Guam Nov. 9–15 for a gathering focused on community-led art, self-determination and environmental justice. Seabed Mining: A final federal notice advances plans to offer two seabed-mining leases off American Samoa. A Congressional Research Service report says no leases have yet been issued and flags questions about environmental safeguards and territorial involvement. Cyclone and Drought Risks: The National Weather Service forecasts three to six cyclones passing within 300 nautical miles of Tutuila this season. Strengthening El Niño also raises concerns about unusually dry conditions, heat and pressure on water supplies, alongside the risk of damaging storms. Disaster Preparedness: American Samoa’s Disaster Resilience Summit brought together local and regional officials to discuss readiness, with speakers highlighting village-level preparedness and the need to strengthen resilience.
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