AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMarine Conservation & Fisheries: A new Science Advances study warns that drifting fish aggregating devices (dFADs) can slip into marine protected areas, interacting with 53% of the global MPA network and stranding in 174 protected sites—raising a tough question of who pays when “mobile” gear becomes marine pollution. Local Environment Monitoring: On Aldabra, Seychelles Islands Foundation ranger-led drone surveys mapped invasive plants, focusing on sisal across 21 zones and capturing 39,000 aerial images over 1,792 hectares. Climate Finance Governance: Seychelles’ Committee on Environment, Fisheries & Tourism (CEFT) met to map its climate finance strategy and steer Parliamentarians for Climate Finance work with Climate Parliament and UNIDO. Sustainable Tourism (Cruise): Seychelles marked a strong 2025-26 cruise season with 40+ ship calls, including maiden visits, and highlighted a shift toward smaller, premium and expedition vessels aligned with its sustainable tourism vision. Circular Economy in Tourism: Fregate Island’s upcoming reopening will feature an onsite distillery using surplus island produce, with waste returned to composting to support ingredient growing. Wildlife & Diet Research: A new review explores how free-ranging cats may eat insects too, adding another layer to how invasive predators affect ecosystems.
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