AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSeychelles Environment & Governance: The Seychelles Media Bill has become law, with new board appointment powers reshaping public broadcaster oversight and raising fresh questions about political balance and safeguards for independence. Climate Finance: Parliament’s Committee on Environment, Fisheries & Tourism (CEFT) mapped out its climate finance strategy after taking on a steering role for the Parliamentarians for Climate Finance project. Biodiversity on the ground: Ranger-led drone surveys on Assomption Island mapped invasive plants, focusing on sisal, across 21 zones with tens of thousands of aerial images. Marine protection challenge: A new study warns that drifting fish aggregating devices can interact with marine protected areas—showing MPAs struggle with mobile gear that drifts, breaks, or washes ashore. Tourism with a sustainability angle: Seychelles’ cruise season reportedly surged, with over 40 ship calls and a shift toward smaller, premium and expedition vessels aligned with a sustainable tourism vision. Circular economy in paradise: Fregate Island’s upcoming reopening will add an onsite distillery that turns surplus island produce into rum and gin, feeding composting systems to cut waste.
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