AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSustainable Fisheries: The EU has renewed its Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement with Seychelles, restarting access for EU purse seine and longline vessels for four years to catch up to 55,000 tonnes of tuna and other migratory species annually. Coral Recovery: A new coral reef restoration push across Mauritius and Seychelles, backed by the Adaptation Fund and UNDP, is rebuilding damaged reefs with coastal communities at the center as bleaching events in 1998, 2016 and 2024 continue to hit the region. Connectivity for Islands: Seychelles has opened its telecom market to Starlink, bringing satellite broadband competition to households and businesses as the government targets reliable, affordable internet under a regulatory framework. Blue-Carbon in Yachting: The SEA Index CO₂ certification has expanded beyond superyachts to include recreational boats from 10 metres and more vessel types, with Seychelles listed among the network locations. Local Nature & Livelihoods: Curieuse Island hosted the Erasmus GreenTraINT Summer School, spotlighting sustainable agroforestry, conservation training and biodiversity work through international partnerships. Tourism Links: Emerald Cruises announced new Seychelles sailings on Emerald Kaia, including routes that reach remote atolls and marine-rich stops across the Indian Ocean.
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