AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSeychelles Conservation & Nature Tourism: Eden Seychelles is selling the “Seychelles busy lizzie” (Impatiens ‘Ray of Hope’) from June 8, with profits going to conservation of endangered endemic plants and pollinator-friendly habitat. Wildlife Science: Scientists say the crocodiles once wiped out on a remote Seychelles island were actually the westernmost saltwater crocodile population, identified by DNA matching between living animals and old museum specimens. Climate Adaptation: A study on heat adaptation in Africa reports homes with reflective roof paint can be 3–4°C cooler at peak heat, improving sleep for vulnerable families. Marine & Coastal Finance: India’s Sagarmala Finance Corporation plans its first “blue bond” to fund ocean and coastal projects, with Seychelles noted as one of the island nations that has used similar debt tools. Local Governance & Media: The Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation Bill has drawn serious concerns from the SBC board, warning it could weaken the public broadcaster’s independence through changes to appointments. Tourism Leadership: Seychelles reinstated its tourism board and appointed Vesna Rakic as CEO, signalling a new push for island tourism strategy. Marine Safety Standards: ICAO and SADC aviation bodies held a regional workshop in Seychelles on aircraft and pavement classification ratings to strengthen harmonised runway and apron maintenance.
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