AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUN Diplomacy & Peace Tourism: Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie told the UN that the country is “a friend to all, and an enemy to none,” framing non-alignment as an active choice for peace—an idea that echoes tourism diplomacy and raises the question of whether Seychelles could also offer a discreet meeting space for dialogue. Coastal Cleanup in Action: The Clean Shores Run in Roche Caïman drew 34 participants for a 5km course tied to International Coastal Cleanup Day, pairing sport with environmental awareness and community action. Protecting Seychelles’ Coasts: The Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority (SPGA) wrapped a week-long Scientific and Socio-Economic Monitoring training for mangrove, reef and seagrass corridors under the Ridge to Reef project, aiming to strengthen local monitoring and management. Ocean Protection Push: A UN-backed piece marks the High Seas Treaty’s entry into force and warns that “a treaty on paper” won’t restore marine life without real resources, institutions and political will. Biodiversity Targets Watch: A global review on the 30x30 goal notes Seychelles leads on land protection (about 68%), while ocean protection still lags—highlighting the work ahead for island ecosystems.
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