AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAldabra Tortoises: A recent survey puts the atoll’s giant tortoise population above 180,000, up from about 1,000 in the late 19th century. Researchers warn that climate change, drought and invasive species remain threats. Ocean Science: A UN report says climate change has cut the ocean’s capacity to absorb carbon by about 6%, and calls for better monitoring—especially in the Indian Ocean, where data is limited. Island Biodiversity: A global study warns that many islands face overlapping climate, land-use and invasive-species risks by 2050; Seychelles is among the countries with concentrations of vulnerable islands. Regional Cooperation: At the Russia-Africa Summit, Seychelles highlighted ocean research, environmental monitoring and disaster preparedness as areas where Russian expertise could support island and coastal states.
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