AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoUN Tourism & Sustainability: Seychelles endorsed the UN Tourism Management Vision 2026–2029 at the 126th Executive Council in Toledo, with Minister Amanda Bernstein backing stronger foundations, collaboration, capacity building and sustainability—plus priorities like connectivity, workforce development and resilience for island destinations. Ocean at the Heart of Climate Action: Global leaders issued a letter ahead of COP31 urging that the ocean be central to climate plans, with Seychelles among the governments backing the push for “Blue COP” ocean-climate solutions. Coral Conservation Spotlight: Canon South Africa marked World Oceans Day by highlighting coral restoration in the Western Indian Ocean, partnering with imaging-focused tools and regional groups including Nature Seychelles to help conservationists see and respond to bleaching. Local Conservation Success: On Curieuse Island, giant tortoises are showcased as a living conservation win—translocation helping build a secure, free-roaming population and reducing extinction risks from disease and climate threats. Skills for Climate Resilience: A five-day gabion construction training in Baie Lazare built local capacity for watershed restoration and erosion control, supporting climate resilience and Golden Jubilee activities. Eco-tourism Recognition: Seychelles was named the world’s top eco-tourism destination in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings, scoring strongly on protected areas, air quality and species richness.
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