Ocean Conservation Funding: Seychelles is highlighted as a marine protection leader, already protecting over 30% of its waters through a 2015 debt conversion and ocean-dedicated bond issuance, with new governance work underway via the Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust. Eco-Tourism Spotlight: U.S. News ranks Seychelles top for eco-tourism, citing strong natural environment scores like protected areas, air quality and species richness—while also flagging carbon emissions and water stress as key gaps. Climate Action Push: World Environment Day’s #NowForClimate message calls for faster delivery of climate solutions, with Seychelles urged to move from targets to real action. Youth & Resilience Skills: A five-day gabion construction training in Baie Lazare builds local capacity for watershed restoration, erosion control and climate resilience, supporting Golden Jubilee activities. Media Independence at Risk: Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation’s new bill draws serious concern from the SBC board, warning governance and funding changes could weaken editorial independence. Wildlife Research Breakthrough: Scientists say the “vanished” Seychelles crocodiles were actually the westernmost saltwater crocodile population, identified by DNA matching from living animals and museum specimens. Energy Shock Warning: UNCTAD warns Strait of Hormuz disruptions could raise oil prices sharply, hitting small island states and vulnerable economies with higher fuel import bills.