EU-Africa Trade Deal: The EU and Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles have concluded talks on an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming for clearer rules, more services and digitalisation opportunities, and support for sustainable development. Ocean at the Heart of Climate Action: Global leaders have issued a letter urging COP31 to put the ocean at the centre of climate plans, with Seychelles among the governments backing the push. Coral Conservation Tech: Canon South Africa is highlighting coral restoration in the Western Indian Ocean, partnering with Nature Seychelles and others to use imaging tools to spot the slow, silent impacts of bleaching. Seychelles Eco-Tourism Spotlight: U.S. News & World Report ranks Seychelles top for eco-tourism, praising protected areas, air quality and species richness—while also flagging carbon emissions and water stress. Local Climate Skills: Youths in Seychelles completed gabion construction training to boost watershed restoration, erosion control and climate resilience. Marine Protection Funding Focus: A piece on Africa’s ocean conservation points to Seychelles’ marine protection progress and its conservation trust work, as the world shifts from pledges to delivery. Tourism Pressure Measures: Several global hotspots are adding caps, booking systems and cruise limits as visitor numbers surge, raising questions about how destinations manage crowds and fragile sites.