Seychelles Tourism & Environment: Seychelles expects more Russian visitors after Aeroflot resumes regular flights from 8 July, twice weekly, with officials saying incoming services are likely to be fully booked—good news for a tourism sector that keeps linking growth to sustainability. Protected Seas Under Pressure: With voters heading to the polls, a controversial hotel project near a protected marine reserve is turning into a make-or-break test for Seychelles’ conservation promises, as critics warn of damage to delicate ecosystems and marine biodiversity. Freshwater Monitoring in Action: UNESCO is piloting IslandWatch in Seychelles, training students, researchers and community members to collect freshwater samples and upload field observations via a citizen science app to strengthen local environmental data. Blue Economy Diplomacy: Seychelles’ cruise season wrapped up at Port Victoria with a push for “the right ones” of cruise tourism, highlighting sustainability as a core part of the destination’s future. Regional Tourism Integration: Seychelles hosted the 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa, while Zimbabwe and others backed efforts to cut travel and trade barriers across the continent. International Green Recognition: PM Modi’s Seychelles visit remains in the spotlight after Seychelles’ “Guardian of the Blue Horizon” award drew international attention tied to climate and environmental leadership.