AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMarine Protection Wins: The Marine Conservation Institute has recognized six marine protected areas as “Blue Parks,” including three in Madagascar and one each in Senegal, Chile and Canada—highlighting MPAs that are durable, equitable and effective, with co-management involving Indigenous peoples and local communities. Seychelles Governance & Media Freedom: A coalition of international public media and press-freedom groups has urged Seychelles to pause the SBC Bill, saying current provisions on governance, appointments and funding could weaken the editorial independence the bill claims to protect. Sustainable Ocean Funding: A new analysis warns that investments in the blue economy lag far behind ocean needs, with SDG 14 still the least funded goal and a major gap between pledges and what’s required for a healthy, resilient ocean. Wildlife Spotlight: Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise has been named a Guinness World Records ICON at about 194 years old, reinforcing how long-lived species can reflect long-term conservation and care. Local Learning at D’Arros: Seychelles’ D’Arros Experience marks five years with a film screening, celebrating hands-on environmental education that builds student commitment to protecting local nature.
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