AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSeychelles–India Blue Economy Push: Seychelles’ fisheries, agriculture and blue economy minister Wallace Cosgrow led an ICAR–CMFRI visit in Kochi to explore stock assessment, mariculture, seaweed processing, tuna fisheries and marine bioprospecting, building on MoUs for research and sustainable management. Maritime Cooperation: A separate high-level Seychelles–India meeting in New Delhi focused on fisheries, aquaculture and the blue economy, including tuna processing, post-harvest tech, monitoring and surveillance, and using digital tools and AI for harvest management. Blue Bonds Mentioned in Regional Finance Talk: Tamil Nadu industry groups urged a shift from higher taxes to expanding the taxable base, pointing to Seychelles’ Blue Bonds as a model for coastal development finance. Indian Ocean Under Pressure: Experts warn the Indian Ocean is at a tipping point, with marine heatwaves and El Niño conditions threatening reefs, fisheries and coastal safety. Fuel Costs Hit Industry: Diesel price rankings show Seychelles among the higher-cost markets in Africa, underlining how transport fuel costs can ripple into food and business expenses. Climate + Cooling Debate: New research reiterates that air conditioning saves lives but can worsen warming unless power systems clean up.
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