AGP Executive Report

Global Citizen Awards Transcript: The Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards featured remarks warning that the world has moved beyond “complacency,” as power shifts and post–World War II institutions no longer match today’s geopolitical reality. Pacific Survival Story: A new AUSA graphic novel, “Medal of Honor: Eddie Rickenbacker,” revisits the WWII-era ordeal of the World War I flying ace who survived 24 days adrift after a B-17D ditched in the Pacific while en route to deliver a message to Gen. Douglas MacArthur—an arts-and-entertainment spotlight on military history and endurance.

Arts & Diplomacy: A full transcript from the Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards dinner features John F.W. Rogers urging the world to move beyond complacency as the international system shifts and power becomes more distributed. Graphic Novel Spotlight: A story on World War I flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker recounts his 24 days adrift in the Pacific and notes that the Association of the United States Army’s latest graphic novel, “Medal of Honor: Eddie Rickenbacker,” draws from his ordeal. Creative Awards Watch: The International ANDY Awards named Chris Beresford-Hill as Global Jury Chair for 2027 and announced regional jury chairs across six territories, with free-to-enter competitions spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, LATAM, the Pacific and SWANA.

Global Awards & Arts Diplomacy: The Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards transcript spotlights leaders urging action amid shifting global power, with speakers stressing the end of complacency and the transformation of post–World War II institutions. Military History Meets Storytelling: A feature on Eddie Rickenbacker recounts his 24 days at sea after a 1942 B-17D ditching, framing his survival as the inspiration for the AUSA graphic novel “Medal of Honor: Eddie Rickenbacker.” Creative Industry Spotlight: The International ANDY Awards named Chris Beresford-Hill (BBDO) as Global Jury Chair for 2027 and announced regional jury chairs across Africa, Asia, Europe, LATAM, the Pacific, and SWANA, with free-to-enter regional competitions feeding into the global stage.

Global Citizen Awards: The Atlantic Council’s Global Citizen Awards transcript spotlights leaders pushing back against complacency as the international system shifts and power spreads. Graphic Novel & Military Storytelling: AUSA’s latest graphic novel, “Medal of Honor: Eddie Rickenbacker,” revisits the famed aviator’s 24 days adrift after a 1942 Pacific ditching, turning survival and low-morale struggle into entertainment. Creative Industry Spotlight: The International ANDY Awards named Chris Beresford-Hill (BBDO) as Global Jury Chair for 2027 and announced regional jury chairs across Africa, Asia, Europe, LATAM, the Pacific, and SWANA, with free-to-enter regional competitions. Climate Justice & Public Speech: Coverage ahead of Nepal PM Balen Shah’s UNGA address frames climate justice around recent flooding and glacier collapse, urging broader focus beyond compensation.

International Awards & Creative Industry: The International ANDY Awards has named Chris Beresford-Hill (BBDO) as Global Jury Chair for 2027, and selected creative leaders to chair free-to-enter regional juries across Africa, Asia, Europe, LATAM, the Pacific and SWANA—keeping the focus on idea and craft through its Idea, Craft, Reset and Bravery judging lenses. Arts & Storytelling (Military History): A new graphic novel, “Medal of Honor: Eddie Rickenbacker,” draws on the real-life ordeal of World War I ace Eddie Rickenbacker, who survived 24 days at sea after a B-17D ditching in the Pacific—an adventure now retold for modern readers. Global Stage (Arts-adjacent Policy): A transcript from the Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards event highlights leaders arguing the international system is shifting, with power more distributed—setting a backdrop for how major public speeches are framing today’s global challenges.

Pacific Arts & Heritage: The Surfing Heritage and Culture Center reopens this weekend in Laguna Beach, reopening its “time capsule” of surf history with old boards, cameras, and exhibits tracing how surfing shaped culture, fashion, film, and music. Creative Awards: The International ANDY Awards named Chris Beresford-Hill (BBDO) as Global Jury Chair for 2027 and announced regional jury chairs across Africa, Asia, Europe, LATAM, the Pacific, and SWANA for free-to-enter competitions. Music, Film & Storytelling: A new AUSA graphic novel, “Medal of Honor: Eddie Rickenbacker,” spotlights the World War I ace’s 24 days adrift in the Pacific—an adventure that’s also being framed as a survival story for modern audiences. Sports on Screen: Global TV listings circulated for Newcastle United v Hull City, with viewers directed to local channels for the Saturday 3pm UK kick-off. Ocean Conservation (Culture Meets Nature): National Geographic Pristine Seas begins an expedition in Tokelau to map nearshore reefs, offshore, and deep-sea environments, supporting future marine protection plans and a National Ocean Policy.

Arts & Culture: The Surfing Heritage and Culture Center has reopened in Laguna Beach, unveiling a “time capsule” of surf history—from wooden boards and vintage cameras to exhibits linking surfing with culture, fashion, film, and music—marking a 30-year journey to its new oceanfront home. Creative Industry: The International ANDY Awards named Chris Beresford-Hill (BBDO) as Global Jury Chair for 2027 and announced regional jury leaders across Africa, Asia, Europe, LATAM, the Pacific, and SWANA, with free-to-enter regional competitions feeding into the global stage. Music, Film & Storytelling: A new AUSA graphic novel, “Medal of Honor: Eddie Rickenbacker,” draws on the World War I ace’s 24 days adrift at sea, turning his survival story into a visual narrative. Ocean Heritage & Conservation: National Geographic Pristine Seas begins an expedition in Tokelau to map nearshore reefs, offshore, and deep-sea environments, supporting future marine protection plans and a National Ocean Policy. Sports Entertainment: Global TV listings are out for Newcastle United v Hull City, with local viewing options highlighted for a Saturday 3pm (UK) kick-off.

Global Citizen Awards: The Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards transcript spotlights leaders pushing to improve the state of the world, with speakers arguing the international system has shifted and complacency is no longer an option. Creative Industry Spotlight: The International ANDY Awards named Chris Beresford-Hill as Global Jury Chair for 2027 and announced regional jury chairs across Africa, Asia, Europe, LATAM, the Pacific and SWANA, with free-to-enter regional competitions. Surf Culture & Heritage: The Surfing Heritage and Culture Center reopens in Laguna Beach with a new home, featuring historic boards, vintage fashion and film/music ties, plus a ribbon-cutting and Hawaiian blessing. Pacific Ocean Conservation: National Geographic Pristine Seas begins an expedition in Tokelau to map nearshore reefs, offshore and deep-sea environments, supporting future ocean policy and marine protection. Arts, Storytelling & Survival: AUSA’s latest graphic novel centers on WWI ace Eddie Rickenbacker’s 24 days at sea, linking military history to modern visual storytelling.

Surf Culture Spotlight: Surfing Heritage and Culture Center has reopened in Laguna Beach with a new home packed with vintage boards, old cameras, and displays tracing surfing’s impact on culture, fashion, film, and music—marked by a ribbon-cutting and traditional Hawaiian blessing. Pacific Ocean Conservation: National Geographic Pristine Seas begins an expedition in Tokelau to map nearshore reefs, offshore zones, and deep-sea environments, aiming to guide future protection areas, a National Ocean Policy, and marine spatial planning. Creative Awards Update: The International ANDY Awards named Chris Beresford-Hill (BBDO) as Global Jury Chair for 2027 and announced regional jury chairs across Africa, Asia, Europe, LATAM, the Pacific, and SWANA, with free-to-enter regional competitions. Arts & Storytelling (WWII): AUSA’s latest graphic novel, “Medal of Honor: Eddie Rickenbacker,” draws on the World War I ace’s 24 days adrift in the Pacific after a B-17D ditching. Global TV Listings: Newcastle United vs Hull City is set for a 3pm UK kick-off, with international channel options listed for viewers worldwide. Climate Justice at UNGA: Nepal’s PM is expected to frame UNGA remarks around climate justice, focusing on disaster impacts and the science linking warming to glacier collapse and flooding. Pacific Geopolitics: New Zealand and Australia’s balancing act with China is examined as trade stays strong but political ties strain, with new defense-linked partnerships shaping Pacific options.

Pacific Arts & Culture: The Surfing Heritage and Culture Center has reopened in its new Laguna Beach location, with a ribbon-cutting and Hawaiian blessing, and displays tracing surfing’s impact on culture, fashion, film, and music. Ocean Science & Conservation: National Geographic Pristine Seas begins a major expedition in Tokelau, launching a baseline study of nearshore reefs, offshore waters, and deep sea environments to guide future protection plans and a national ocean policy. Climate & Media: Documentary Legion 44 on carbon removal is now streaming worldwide on Tree+, Apple TV, and Amazon, including segments shot in Tuvalu. Creative Industry Spotlight: The International ANDY Awards named Chris Beresford-Hill as Global Jury Chair for 2027 and announced regional jury chairs across six territories, with free-to-enter regional competitions. Global Arts Transcript: An Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards event transcript highlights leaders’ calls to tackle world challenges amid shifting global power.

Ocean Conservation & Science: National Geographic’s Pristine Seas launches a new expedition in Tokelau, starting a first baseline survey of nearshore reefs, offshore and deep-sea habitats to guide a future National Ocean Policy and marine spatial plan. Climate & Community Storytelling: “Legion 44,” a documentary on the rise of carbon removal, is now streaming worldwide on Tree+, Apple TV, and Amazon, including scenes from Tuvalu as engineers work to put carbon back into Earth’s cycles. Arts, Culture & Heritage: Surfing Heritage and Culture Center reopens in Laguna Beach with a new location, featuring surf history displays that connect the sport to culture, fashion, film, and music. Creative Industry Spotlight: The International ANDY Awards named Chris Beresford-Hill as Global Jury Chair for 2027 and announced regional jury chairs across Africa, Asia, Europe, LATAM, the Pacific and SWANA. Travel & Perspective: Ric Gazarian shares travel reflections that blur the lines between place, identity, and art.

Surfing Heritage & Culture Center: The “Smithsonian of Surf” has reopened in Laguna Beach at its new ocean-near location, with wooden boards, vintage cameras, and displays tracing surfing’s reach into culture, fashion, film, and music—plus a ribbon-cutting and Hawaiian blessing marking a 30-year journey. Ocean Conservation & Film: National Geographic Pristine Seas begins a new expedition in Tokelau, launching the first baseline study of nearshore reefs, offshore waters, and deep sea habitats to guide a future National Ocean Policy and marine spatial plan. Climate & Arts on Screen: Documentary Legion 44 on carbon removal is now streaming worldwide on Tree+, Apple TV, and Amazon, following engineers and founders—including work tied to Tuvalu—across five continents. Creative Awards: The International ANDY Awards named Chris Beresford-Hill (BBDO) as Global Jury Chair for 2027 and announced free-to-enter regional jury chairs across Africa, Asia, Europe, LATAM, the Pacific, and SWANA. Travel-Inspired Storytelling: Ric Gazarian’s travel feature continues the week’s arts-and-entertainment thread, spotlighting how journeys shape creative perspective.

Documentary & Climate Tech: “Legion 44,” a new feature on the rise of carbon removal, is now streaming worldwide on Tree+, Apple TV, and Amazon, following young innovators working from Oman to Kenya—and including the islands of Tuvalu. Arts & Culture: The Surfing Heritage and Culture Center has reopened in Laguna Beach, billed as a “time capsule” of surf history with old boards, cameras, and exhibits spanning culture, fashion, film, and music. Creative Industry: The International ANDY Awards named Chris Beresford-Hill (BBDO) as Global Jury Chair for 2027, with free-to-enter regional juries across Africa, Asia, Europe, LATAM, the Pacific, and SWANA. Pacific Environment: National Geographic’s Pristine Seas begins a baseline expedition in Tokelau, surveying reefs and deep-sea habitats to guide future ocean protection planning. Travel & Storytelling: Ric Gazarian’s travel-focused piece spotlights how journeys and art blur—plus a micronation-themed reflection that frames borders as part politics, part creativity.

Pacific Arts & Culture: Surfing Heritage and Culture Center has reopened in Laguna Beach with a new home packed with wooden boards, vintage cameras, and displays tracing surfing’s impact on culture, fashion, film, and music—complete with a ribbon-cutting and Hawaiian blessing. Ocean Science & Conservation: National Geographic Pristine Seas begins a baseline expedition in Tokelau, surveying nearshore reefs, offshore waters, and deep sea habitats to guide future protection plans, including a National Ocean Policy and marine spatial plan. Climate & Storytelling: “Legion 44,” a documentary on the rise of carbon removal, is now streaming worldwide on Tree+, Apple TV, and Amazon, following engineers working across continents—including Tuvalu—to put carbon back into Earth’s cycles. Arts, Media & Global Reach: International ANDY Awards named BBDO’s Chris Beresford-Hill as Global Jury Chair for 2027 and announced regional jury leaders for free-to-enter competitions across Africa, Asia, Europe, LATAM, the Pacific, and SWANA. Travel & Perspective: Ric Gazarian shares travel reflections that blend art, curiosity, and the wider world. Music/Entertainment History: A new graphic novel based on Eddie Rickenbacker’s 24 days adrift at sea ties military history to modern storytelling.

Creative Awards: The International ANDY Awards has named Chris Beresford-Hill (BBDO) as Global Jury Chair for 2027, with free-to-enter regional juries across Africa, Asia, Europe, LATAM, the Pacific and SWANA—judging on Idea, Craft, Reset and Bravery. Climate & Oceans: National Geographic’s Pristine Seas launches a new expedition in Tokelau, with scientists and filmmakers mapping reefs and deep-sea habitats to guide future protection plans and a National Ocean Policy. Film & Climate Tech: “Legion 44,” a documentary on carbon removal, is now streaming worldwide on Tree+, Apple TV and Amazon, following engineers working across continents—including Tuvalu. Culture & Heritage: Surfing Heritage and Culture Center reopens in Laguna Beach with a new home, featuring surf history displays that connect the sport to culture, fashion, film and music. Travel & Ideas: Ric Gazarian shares reflections on travel and the meaning of place, including a wider conversation about borders, identity and art.

International ANDY Awards: Chris Beresford-Hill (BBDO) has been named Global Jury Chair for the 2027 ANDY Awards, with regional jury chairs announced across Africa, Asia, Europe, LATAM, the Pacific and SWANA—free-to-enter regional competitions feeding into a single global judging stage focused on idea and craft. Climate & Culture: A look at how Nepal’s UNGA speech may center climate justice, sparked by glacier-linked flooding and the push to move beyond talk of reparations toward real climate action. Surf Heritage: The Surfing Heritage and Culture Center reopens in Laguna Beach after 30 years, featuring a “time capsule” of boards, cameras, and exhibits tracing surfing’s impact on culture, fashion, film and music. Ocean Science: National Geographic Pristine Seas begins a baseline study of Tokelau’s reefs and deep-sea environments to guide future conservation, including a National Ocean Policy and marine spatial plan. Carbon Removal Film: Documentary “Legion 44” is now streaming worldwide, following engineers working to put carbon back into Earth’s cycles, including scenes from Tuvalu. Pacific Arts & Identity: A travel-and-philosophy piece explores micronations and borders as art, with Tuvalu named among places with a distinct sense of place.