AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoProtected Seas at Stake: Seychelles voters head to the polls amid mounting concern over a proposed hotel near a protected marine reserve, with conservationists warning of damage to fragile ecosystems and marine biodiversity while supporters argue the project could boost jobs and tourism. UN Tourism in Seychelles: Seychelles hosted the 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) meeting, focusing on sustainable tourism and human capital, as ministers and delegates gathered at Kempinski Seychelles Resort. Regional Travel Reform Push: Zimbabwe backed a resolution to cut travel and trade barriers across Africa to improve connectivity and tourism competitiveness. Freshwater Monitoring with UNESCO: UNESCO is piloting IslandWatch in Seychelles, using citizen science to collect freshwater data via a mobile app and shared platform. Blue Economy Award Row: Seychelles said a draft version of the “Guardian of the Blue Horizon” citation for PM Narendra Modi—circulated online—had typos and was not approved for public release, after public scrutiny. Agriculture Research Link: ICAR and Seychelles’ agriculture ministry signed an MoU and a 2026–2031 work plan on climate-smart agriculture, horticulture, post-harvest work, and sustainable food security.
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