AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoConnectivity & Regulation: Seychelles has officially opened its telecom market to Starlink, giving households and businesses satellite broadband and adding a new competitor as the government pushes digital transformation under a “fair competition” regulatory push. Marine & Climate Standards: The Yacht Club de Monaco’s SEA Index expanded CO₂ certification beyond superyachts to include recreational boats from 10 metres, production vessels and catamarans—aiming to make emissions comparisons more accessible for ports, marinas and insurers, including in Seychelles. Biodiversity Baselines: Seychelles Islands Foundation completed independent biodiversity baseline assessments on Assomption Island, covering land and marine life plus invasive plants, to guide conservation management and biosecurity as hotel development continues. Reef Education: Nature Seychelles Reef Rescuers visited Praslin schools to teach coral reef threats and restoration, including hands-on coral restoration using “reef stars.” Blue Economy & Tourism Links: India–Seychelles cooperation is highlighted around blue economy opportunities following Modi’s June visit, spanning maritime cooperation and development finance. Fisheries Subsidies: The WTO Fish Fund approved $2.2m in grants to help developing members implement the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, supporting needs assessments, reporting and regulatory upgrades.
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