AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOcean Conservation Funding: A major ocean funding gap remains, with only 14% of international conservation money reaching the sea, as leaders prepare for Our Ocean in Mombasa (16–18 June) and push for better financing to protect 30% of ocean by 2030. Seychelles Marine Protection & Finance: A separate piece highlights Seychelles’ progress protecting over 30% of waters, supported by marine-focused debt conversion and dedicated ocean bonds, with governance work underway via the Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust. World Oceans Day Coral Work: Canon South Africa spotlights coral restoration in the Western Indian Ocean, using imaging tech with partners including Nature Seychelles to help conservationists “see” bleaching impacts earlier. Curieuse Giant Tortoises: On Curieuse Island, Aldabra giant tortoises are framed as a conservation success story, with translocation helping build a safer, free-roaming population. Tourism Policy with Sustainability: Seychelles endorsed UN Tourism’s Management Vision 2026–2029, stressing sustainability, capacity building, resilience, and connectivity for island destinations. COP31 Ocean Call: An open letter urges COP31 hosts to put the ocean at the heart of climate action, with Seychelles among the governments backing the push. EU Trade & Sustainability: The EU and ESA states including Seychelles concluded an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement aimed at predictable rules and sustainable development.
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