AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMarine Protection Under Pressure: A new study warns that abandoned drifting tuna fish aggregating devices (FADs) are smashing into coral reefs and endangering wildlife, even inside marine protected areas. Conservation Spotlight: Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise remains the world’s oldest living land animal at 194 years, now also named a Guinness World Records Icon. Local Nature & Waste: The Seychelles Challenge and Outward Bounds Association ran a clean-up across five Mahé nature trails, removing trail-user waste to keep routes welcoming. Coral Resilience Hope: Research presented at Our Ocean Conference maps reefs that may better withstand heat stress, offering targets for conservation. Climate Displacement Support: The EU is funding a €100m regional programme for climate displacement resilience, with Seychelles among the beneficiaries. Tourism Cooperation: Seychelles strengthened regional tourism ties at the Vanilla Islands General Assembly and ITM 2026, focusing on sustainable growth and connectivity. Hazardous Development Alert: Friends of Aldabra is urging UNESCO to address concerns over a Qatari-funded luxury hotel project near Aldabra’s ecosystem. Seychelles Skills for Trade: Seychelles strengthens capacity to manage trade in hazardous chemicals.
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