AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSeychelles Tourism & Nature: A fresh look at why the Seychelles still feels “otherworldly” to first-time visitors—fruit bats at eye level, La Digue’s granite beaches, and rare interior plants—while welcoming about 350,000 travellers a year, mostly from Europe. Fisheries & Ocean Protection: Mauritius has approved amended rules for its fisheries electronic reporting system to curb IUU fishing, including mandatory repairs of ERS units within 30 days and restrictions on starting trips until verified. Renewables & Energy Storage: Sungrow says the next phase of the renewable energy transition will rely on flexibility and integrated, scenario-based systems—pairing solar with storage and coordinating multiple clean resources. Solar Cooperation: Seychelles met the International Solar Alliance to push solar PV adoption and strengthen renewable energy partnership. Maritime Infrastructure: A Seychelles parliamentary delegation visited Mumbai’s cruise terminal, exploring passenger facilities and sustainability efforts tied to marine tourism. Wildlife & Climate Signals: A report from the UK links warming seas to a surge in octopus numbers, with knock-on impacts for local shellfish fisheries. Quiet Tourism Trend: A new “Unspoilt Index” ranks islands by peaceful soundscapes—less roads, less air traffic, more nature—fueling demand for “quietcations.”
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