AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSeychelles Blue Economy & Fisheries: A Seychelles delegation led by Wallace Cosgrow visited India’s ICAR-CMFRI in Kochi to deepen cooperation on fisheries research, sustainable management and mariculture, including stock assessment, climate impacts, seaweed processing and marine bioprospecting. Wildlife & Conservation: Surabaya Zoo in Indonesia welcomed four Aldabra giant tortoises from Japan in a first-of-its-kind move for the species, highlighting ongoing wildlife exchange and education. Coral Protection: New reporting warns live coral smuggling is widespread, with shipments often mislabeled and involving many countries—an urgent reminder for reef protection efforts relevant to the Seychelles. Climate & Health: Studies and UN-linked projections say air conditioning saves lives during heat, but can worsen global warming as cooling demand rises—fuel for local heat-risk planning. Local Education: Seychelles Tourism Academy held Russia’s “Knowledge Day” lesson with an environmental education focus, encouraging students to act on waste sorting and reducing plastic packaging. Regional Trade Tech (Seychelles-hosted): AfCFTA signed with QUEST Ghana to operationalise an AfCFTA Digital Trade Corridor hosted in Seychelles, aiming to support cross-border trade tracking and payments across Africa.
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