AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBiodiversity Baselines for Assomption: The Seychelles Islands Foundation commissioned independent biodiversity assessments on Assomption Island, building new terrestrial and marine baseline data to guide conservation management, biosecurity planning, and long-term monitoring as hotel development continues. Ocean Education in Action: Nature Seychelles Reef Rescuers visited Vijay International School on Praslin, teaching students about coral reefs, threats, and hands-on restoration using “reef stars” to help damaged reefs recover. Blue Economy Links: A report on PM Modi’s June 27–29 Seychelles visit highlights 19 bilateral outcomes across development finance, digital payments, maritime cooperation, agriculture, and institutional capacity-building—aimed at strengthening sustainable ocean-based development. Tourism Partnerships with Nature: Seychelles interest in Indonesia’s Pemapak Hot Springs is being explored, with plans focused on facilities, accommodation, and eco-tourism growth. Post-Mining Land Restoration: Berau and Seychelles are exploring candlenut (kemiri sunan) cultivation on former coal mining sites to restore degraded land while supporting local livelihoods and erosion control. Marine Heat Warning: Scientists warn the Indian Ocean is warming faster than other basins, with marine heat waves already affecting fisheries and ecosystems across the region.
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