AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBlue Economy: Seychelles reaffirmed its commitment to regional ocean governance at the Nairobi Convention’s COP12, backing stronger marine protection, sustainable livelihoods and financing for the blue economy. Island Resilience: A study of 28 atoll islands found seabird nutrients and native forests can help reefs keep pace with rising seas under projected warming—findings relevant to coastal planning across the region. Tourism: Seychelles tightened entry rules for travellers recently in the Democratic Republic of Congo, requiring foreign nationals to spend 21 days outside the country before arrival as Ebola precautions. The industry also mourned Mickey Mason, co-founder of Mason’s Travel, whose work helped shape the country’s tourism sector and linked hospitality with conservation and local food production. Weather Services: Meteorological technicians from Seychelles and three neighbouring island nations trained on a free data system designed to make weather and water records easier to use for forecasts and warnings. Food Industry: A UN report cited Seychelles among countries with high per-person food waste, highlighting a challenge for supply chains, hospitality and household consumption.
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