Seychelles Tourism Governance: The Seychelles Tourism Board has been reinstated after five years under a centralized tourism framework, with Vesna Rakić appointed CEO from 15 May 2026—aimed at boosting destination marketing and sustainable growth. Marine Governance & Regional Cooperation: Monaco’s Explorations de Monaco presented a final report from its 2022 Indian Ocean mission, delivering 25 recommendations focused on protecting marine ecosystems, sustainable fisheries, cutting human pressures, and strengthening regional cooperation. Biodiversity & Conservation: Seychelles marked Biodiversity Week with a new pact, while a study on Seychelles warblers links cooperative nesting to greater sharing of anaerobic gut bacteria—highlighting how social behaviour can shape wildlife health. Climate & Methane Action: A Seychelles delegation joined a regional workshop on methane and climate action in Nairobi, supporting parliament-led climate finance efforts. Tourism Experience on La Digue: President Herminie met tourism stakeholders on La Digue and heard calls for stronger visitor safety measures, better signage and luggage facilities, improved trail maintenance, and safer buggy vehicle rules. Blue Economy & Aid Coordination: Seychelles also appears in wider regional momentum—an African Union-backed humanitarian coordination platform was launched in Mahé to improve crisis response across displacement, hunger, and climate-linked disasters. Local Environment & Lifestyle: A Seychelles cleanup marathon continued, and a guide highlighted top scuba diving spots including Aldabra, Sainte Anne, and Curieuse.