Assomption Biodiversity Baseline: The Seychelles Islands Foundation has completed independent terrestrial and marine biodiversity assessments on Assomption Island, building scientific baselines for future conservation, biosecurity planning, and long-term monitoring as hotel development continues. Surveys covered Aldabra giant tortoises, landbirds, ants, butterflies, marine turtles, invasive alien plants (mapped via drone imagery), and coastal/shallow marine habitats. Reef Rescuers Education: Nature Seychelles Reef Rescuers visited Vijay International School on Praslin, teaching Year 3 students about coral reefs, threats, and hands-on restoration using reef stars at Raffles Seychelles Resort. Illegal Wildlife Trade: Singapore authorities are dealing with a TikTok/Telegram network that marketed illegal tortoises, including Aldabra giant tortoises native to Seychelles, with buyers directed to pay and arrange delivery. Climate Finance in Parliament: Seychelles’ Committee on Environment, Fisheries & Tourism (CEFT) mapped out its climate finance strategy as it takes on a steering role for the Parliamentarians for Climate Finance project. Ocean Warming Warning: A new report highlights how marine heat waves are already shifting fish and ecosystems across the Indian Ocean, with scientists warning of wider impacts ahead. Circular Economy Tourism: Fregate Island’s planned reopening later this year will add an on-site distillery using surplus island produce, linking waste-to-wealth composting with lower energy use.