Interview: Global Governance Initiative charts path for fairer int'l order, says former Seychelles VP

ANTANANARIVO, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) -- The China-proposed Global Governance Initiative (GGI) reflects major appeals of the Global South countries and pushes for a more just and equitable international order, former Vice President of Seychelles Vincent...

3 Ways World Leaders Should Step Up to Protect Biodiversity

This month, world leaders will gather in New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where they face a pivotal opportunity to turn conservation commitments into concrete action. Around the world, nature faces significant...

TBO Travel Business Show moves to Dubai after Doha success

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality September 2025 128 The TBO Travel Business Show has expanded its footprint in 2025 with a new two-city format that includes Doha and Dubai. The Doha event concluded yesterday, and the show is now preparing to move to...

WIPO Global Innovation Index 2025: Switzerland, Sweden, US, the Republic of Korea and Singapore Top Ranking; China Enters Top 10; Innovation Investment Growth Slows

Geneva, September 16, 2025 PR/2025/940 Switzerland, Sweden, the United States of America (US), the Republic of Korea and Singapore top the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 ranking, followed by the...

6 Best Oceanfront Villa Airbnb Stays in Seychelles

There are tons of stunning oceanfront villa Airbnb stays in Seychelles. Seychelles is an excellent destination for tourists, offering pristine white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and a tranquil tropical atmosphere. This island paradise is...

7 of the best cruises to tick off your travel bucket list

Many keen travellers have compiled a bucket list of trips or natural wonders to experience, and a cruise can be an ideal way to tick-off off your dream destinations. From gazing upon towering icebergs in Alaska to spotting the giant tortoise of...

Accelerating climate action through mangrove protection and restoration

Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), which are individual country commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the effects of climate change, represent the “beating heart” of the Paris Agreement. Parties are required to...

Top court delivers a ‘huge’ climate win for island nations

The recent advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on states’ obligations regarding climate change was celebrated globally for providing clarity on countries’ legal obligation to prevent climate harm, but was also...

Sustainable Ocean Futures: A Framework for Community-Led Ocean Economies

Image Source: Getty Images This is part of the essay series: Sagarmanthan Edit 2025. Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face the frontline of the climate crisis, yet paradoxically, they also possess some of the most valuable ocean spaces on...

The future of farming: Sustainable agriculture with eco-friendly agrochemicals

The future of farming: Sustainable agriculture with eco-friendly agrochemicals Sustainable agrochemicals are eco-friendly versions of fertilisers and pesticides. These eco-friendly agrochemical products are designed to improve plant growth while...

What to Do in Seychelles? From Island Hopping to Yacht Charter Adventures

7 Imagine 115 emerald jewels scattered across the sapphire canvas of the Indian Ocean. That’s Seychelles. This isn’t just another tropical destination—it’s a geological marvel where ancient granite titans rise from pristine beaches, where endemic...

Winter Escapes: 10 Warm-Weather Getaways to Beat the Chill

When winter tightens its grip with snow, frost, and endless gray skies, many of us start dreaming about faraway places where sunshine and warm breezes make every day feel like summer. The thought of packing only light clothing, trading boots for...

A Tropical Nutcracker-Inspired Festive Season at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island

This festive season, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island invites guests to immerse themselves in a tropical celebration inspired by the timeless magic of The Nutcracker. From sparkling Christmas lights to sun-soaked beach lunches...

How to have a Maldives break for less than £150 a night: Revealed by our travel editors, incredible all-inclusive bargains in hotspots such as Mauritius and the Seychelles too

Taking a holiday in the Indian Ocean used to be the preserve of the super-wealthy or those on special occasion trips – honeymoons or big anniversaries – who had saved up for months, if not years, to go. Not anymore. The proliferation of Gulf-based...

Seychelles President Concludes Visit to Vatican City with Cardinal Parolin

Vatican City, 23 August 2025 — The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, met with His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See, during an official visit to Vatican City. This encounter was part...

Absa partners MEST to drive innovation in Africa Challenge 2025

Absa is proud to partner with the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) for the MEST Africa Challenge 2025, to champion African tech entrepreneurs striving to deliver technology driven solutions for an evolving continent....

Palau and Pacific Islands push for Equity, funding in High-Seas Biodiversity Treaty

UNITED NATIONS — As the world negotiates the future of life in the oceans beyond national borders, small island developing states are making their voices heard. At the second session of the Preparatory Commission for the Marine Biodiversity of...

Seychelles: President Ramkalawan To Hold Audience With His Holiness Pope Leo XIV At The Vatican

(MENAFN- APO Group) The Office of the President announces that the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, is scheduled to meet with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Friday, 22 August 2025. In his capacity as Head...

SANBI drives biodiversity action as host of the Convention for Biological Diversity southern Africa Subregional Centre for Technical and Scientific Cooperation

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) has been officially appointed as a host of the Subregional Technical and Scientific Cooperation (TSC) Support Centres under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). This important...

Seychelles’ ‘first utility-scale’ floating solar project secures financing

French renewable energy company Qair has secured a $5.7 million (approximately € 4.8 million) senior debt facility from the Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI), managed by Cygnum Capital, to finance the development, construction, and operation of...