AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOcean conservation funding gap: As leaders meet for the Our Ocean conference (16–18 June) in Mombasa, a new push is underway to close the widening shortfall—only about 14% of international conservation funding reaches the ocean—while countries aim to protect 30% of seas and lands by 2030. COP31 ocean focus: Global leaders have issued an open letter urging COP31 hosts Türkiye and Australia to put the ocean at the heart of climate action, building on COP30’s ocean agenda. Local marine protection progress: A separate piece highlights Seychelles’ marine protection push—already protecting over 30% of waters—supported by innovative finance tools like a 2015 marine debt conversion and dedicated ocean bonds. Wildlife conservation on Curieuse: On Curieuse Island, giant tortoises are showcased as a living success story, with translocation helping build a secure, free-roaming population outside original habitat. Coral restoration spotlight: Canon South Africa marks World Oceans Day by backing coral restoration in the Western Indian Ocean, using imaging tech to help front-line conservationists detect bleaching impacts early. Tourism policy and sustainability: Seychelles endorsed UN Tourism’s Management Vision 2026–2029, stressing sustainability, capacity building, connectivity and resilience for island destinations. Eco-tourism ranking: Seychelles also received a top eco-tourism nod in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings, with strengths in protected areas and species richness.
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