Freshwater monitoring in Seychelles: UNESCO is piloting IslandWatch on Mahé, training students and researchers to collect water samples and log water quality data via a citizen science app, to strengthen freshwater observation and decision-making. UN Tourism momentum in Seychelles: Seychelles hosted the 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa, with leaders pushing sustainable tourism and human capital as the sector’s growth engine. Africa travel reforms: Zimbabwe backed a UN Tourism resolution to cut travel and trade barriers across Africa, aiming to boost connectivity and visitor flows. Blue economy and climate diplomacy: UNESCO also addressed Aldabra Atoll concerns, noting Seychelles paused a nearby luxury hotel project and is reviewing it to meet conservation standards. Seychelles-India ties under the spotlight: Seychelles said the online draft citation for PM Modi’s “Guardian of the Blue Horizon” award had typos and wasn’t approved for public release. Agriculture cooperation: ICAR and Seychelles’ agriculture ministry signed an MoU and a 2026–2031 work plan focused on climate-smart farming, horticulture, post-harvest work, and food security. Tourism investment platform: Angola joined the UNT-PASS platform as a co-founding country to help mobilize investment for tourism projects.