AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAssomption Island Biodiversity: The Seychelles Islands Foundation has completed independent biodiversity baseline assessments on Assomption, using surveys for giant tortoises, landbirds, ants, butterflies, invasive plants (mapped by drone imagery), and extensive marine checks—aimed at guiding conservation, biosecurity planning, and long-term monitoring alongside ongoing hotel development. Reef Education: Nature Seychelles Reef Rescuers visited Vijay International School on Praslin to train Year 3 students as “ocean champions,” teaching coral reef threats and hands-on restoration using Reef Stars at Raffles Seychelles Resort. Wildlife Crime Watch: A Singapore-linked network of TikTok and Telegram accounts marketed illegal tortoises, including Aldabra giant tortoises, with buyers directed to Telegram for delivery and payment—highlighting ongoing pet trade risks for protected species. Climate Risk Ahead: Scientists warn the Indian Ocean is warming faster than other major basins, with marine heat waves already affecting fisheries and ecosystems across the region. Policy & Climate Finance: Seychelles’ CEFT mapped its climate finance strategy as it takes on a steering role for the Parliamentarians for Climate Finance project. Tourism & Governance: A push for stronger tourism governance—impact assessments and better public-private delivery—frames tourism as a policy priority, not just promotion.
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