AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSBC Bill Pushback: Seychelles’ Public Media Alliance and partners have urged a pause on the SBC Bill, warning governance, appointments and funding provisions could weaken the broadcaster’s independence and call for deeper consultation. Aldabra Biodiversity Watch: New satellite imagery is giving fresh insights into Aldabra’s wildlife, after a Seychelles Islands Foundation and Ponant collaboration commissioned WorldView-2 over the atoll. Marine Protection Pressure: A new study warns that abandoned drifting tuna fishing gear (FADs) can smash into coral reefs and harm wildlife, including inside marine protected areas—highlighting the need for better gear management. Ocean Promises Tested: An IPS piece reflects on the Our Ocean Conference after Mombasa, asking whether ocean pledges are turning into real protection, especially for Africa and island states. Local Environment Learning: The Save Our Seas Foundation’s Lekol Zil Sesel marked five years of the D’Arros Experience, using field learning to build student commitment to Seychelles’ natural environment. Wildlife Spotlight: Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise has been named a Guinness World Records ICON at 194 years old, keeping attention on long-term conservation and habitat care.
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