AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOcean & Climate Diplomacy: Seychelles’ Angelique Pouponneau, ocean negotiator for AOSIS, warns that “ocean protection” without deep emissions cuts is hypocrisy, calling out rich nations for expanding fossil fuels while failing on climate finance. Coral Reef Watch: A strong El Niño forecast for Oct–Dec 2026 raises the risk of heatwaves and extreme weather that can stress Seychelles’ coral reefs. Coastal Restoration in Action: Parliamentary Service staff joined Ephelia Green Team for mangrove planting around Ephelia Resort, backing coastal ecosystem recovery. Sustainable Housing & Infrastructure: NBCC (India) signed an Île Aurore Housing Project deal for 1,008 affordable homes, including a dedicated sewage treatment plant to support sustainable living. Tourism Leadership: David Germain returns to the Seychelles Tourism Board as Dedicated Representative for the Americas and Canada, aiming to strengthen long-haul marketing. Regional Integration: SADC leaders meet in Durban (Aug 17) to push industrialisation, food security, infrastructure and integration, with Seychelles among member states. Environment Governance: An IPS opinion piece urges a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining as the ISA failed to adopt a Mining Code after 15 years, leaving key environmental safeguards unresolved.
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