AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSeychelles Governance & Media Freedom: The Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation Bill has sparked alarm from the SBC board, warning it could weaken the public broadcaster’s independence—especially through changes to how board members, the chair and vice-chair are selected, plus funding controls that could be used to pressure services. Coastal Conservation & Nature: A new Seychelles conservation push is underway with Eden Project’s “Seychelles busy lizzie” (Impatiens ‘Ray of Hope’) for sale from June 8, with proceeds supporting local endangered plant protection. Local Climate Resilience Skills: Youths completed a five-day gabion construction training in Baie Lazare, building practical skills for watershed restoration, erosion control and climate resilience, supported by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund. Wildlife Mystery Solved: Scientists say they’ve identified the vanished Seychelles crocodiles as the westernmost saltwater crocodile population, using DNA links between living animals and historical museum specimens. Heat Adaptation: A report highlights how reflective roof paint can cut indoor temperatures by about 3–4°C during the hottest hours, helping families sleep better in climate-stressed areas.
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