AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBiodiversity & Invasives: Ranger-led drone surveys mapped 21 zones on Assomption Island, flagging invasive sisal using 39,000+ high-resolution images across 1,792 hectares. Marine Protection & Ocean Governance: With the High Seas Treaty now in force, African proposals for marine protected areas in international waters are moving forward, but enforcement and coordination still need clarity. Marine Pollution Monitoring: Scientists from 21 African countries met in Accra to harmonise microplastics monitoring protocols for coastal ecosystems, aiming for comparable data to guide stronger policies; Seychelles is among the participating states. Sustainable Tourism: Seychelles marked a strong 2025-26 cruise season with 40+ cruise ship calls, including eight maiden visits, and highlighted smaller, premium and expedition vessels aligned with its sustainable tourism vision. Blue Economy Security: Maritime experts at SPAS 2026 urged Africa to build indigenous maritime security capacity instead of relying on external powers. Fertilizer & Food Security: Trade disruptions from the Persian Gulf conflict have hit urea and phosphate fertilizer flows, raising fears of price spikes and knock-on effects for food security.
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