AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOcean & Climate Accountability: Seychelles ocean negotiator Angelique Pouponneau says “ocean protection” must come with real emissions cuts, calling out hypocrisy and urging deeper climate finance for small island states. Coral Reef Warning: A strong El Niño forecast for late 2026 raises the risk of heatwaves and extreme weather that could stress Seychelles’ coral reefs. Marine Pollution: A new global study finds drifting fish aggregating devices are reaching more than half of protected marine areas, with calls for tighter limits, better tracking, and stronger company responsibility for retrieval. Local Conservation Action: Parliamentary Service staff joined mangrove restoration planting at Ephelia Resort, backing Seychelles’ coastal ecosystem recovery. Housing & Sustainability: NBCC (India) signed an agreement to build 1,008 affordable homes on Île Aurore, including a dedicated sewage treatment plant, funded via a $75m Indian line of credit. Diplomacy: Venezuela’s ambassador presented credentials to President Patrick Herminie, highlighting shared environmental and development priorities and a planned visa waiver for official passports. Tourism Leadership: David Germain returns to the Seychelles Tourism Board to push marketing across the Americas and Canada.
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