AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOcean Conservation Deal: Seychelles secured a landmark debt-swap backed by Leonardo DiCaprio’s foundation, restructuring $21.6m of foreign debt to fund marine protection and expand protected ocean coverage to 30% of its EEZ by 2020—an area larger than Germany—alongside plans for marine spatial planning. Island Biodiversity Update: On rat-free D’Arros Island, scientists report wedge-tailed shearwater pairs rising from about 254 (2009) to 2,768 (2016), showing how invasive rat removal can trigger major seabird recovery. Digital Economy Push: Seychelles President Wavel Ramkalawan backed investment and stronger governance to drive the digital economy, stressing practical benefits for citizens. Maritime Cooperation: India thanked Seychelles for swift rescue of 17 Indian fishermen after engine failure off Seychelles waters, highlighting ongoing defence and maritime ties. Regional Weather Services: Seychelles Meteorological Authority shared how member-to-member cooperation can strengthen national planning, staffing and long-term impact for weather and hydrology services. Sports (Kenya–Seychelles link): Kenya’s interim Starlets coach Godfrey Oduor named a provisional squad including players recalled ahead of 2028 Olympic qualifiers against Seychelles.
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