AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoOcean Conservation: A new push to deliver on the 2030 goal to protect 30% of the world’s ocean is spotlighting Seychelles, which has already protected over 30% of its waters through marine-focused debt swaps and ocean-dedicated bonds, with governance and financing now the focus. Eco-Tourism & Accountability: Seychelles has been named the world’s top eco-tourism destination in a 2026 ranking, but the story also flags the trade-offs behind the label—especially carbon emissions and water stress—important for a tourism economy. World Environment Day: Nature Seychelles is urging action under #NowForClimate, echoing the UN Environment Programme’s call to move from targets to real solutions. Youth & Resilience Skills: A five-day gabion construction training for young people is building local capacity for watershed restoration and erosion control, supporting climate resilience. Biodiversity Science: Researchers say the “lost” Seychelles crocodiles were actually the westernmost saltwater crocodile population, identified by matching DNA from living animals and museum specimens. Media Independence: Seychelles’ SBC board warns a new broadcasting bill could weaken the public broadcaster’s independence, especially around appointments and funding control.
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