AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSeychelles Environment & Wildlife: Friends of Aldabra are urging UNESCO to act over a Qatari-funded ultra-luxury hotel project on Assomption Island, warning it could trigger environmental collapse near Aldabra Atoll, while a Seychelles Commission of Inquiry report reportedly backs concerns about environmental risk and institutional failure. Marine & Climate Resilience: New research shared at Kenya’s Our Ocean Conference points to about 166,000 sq km of potentially climate-resilient reefs, offering hope for targeted protection even after recent mass bleaching. Coastal Protection & Biodiversity: China highlights restored Yancheng wetlands as a model for coastal protection and climate resilience, citing thriving birdlife and wetland recovery benefits. Hazardous Chemicals Capacity: Seychelles ran a two-day training workshop to strengthen how the country identifies and manages trade in hazardous chemicals, supported by UNDP under a GEF-funded regional project. Local Action on Waste: The Seychelles Challenge and Outward Bounds Association held a clean-up across five Mahé nature trails, removing waste and helping restore popular routes. Climate Displacement Funding: The EU announced a €100m, four-year programme to help six African countries, including Seychelles, build resilience against climate-induced displacement, with early warning and response support.
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