AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSeychelles in Global Ocean & Biodiversity: Seychelles is set to take over the SIDS DOCK presidency through December 2027, with President Dr Patrick Herminie leading efforts on sustainable energy and climate resilience. Coral Science in the Spotlight: An international exhibition in Astana highlights coral restoration work linked to Seychelles’ Assisted Recovery of Coral (ARC) programme, including early results from producing genetically diverse young corals. Crypto Security, Local Impact: Seychelles-based crypto exchange Bitget says it detected unauthorised transfers from hot-wallet infrastructure, temporarily suspended withdrawals, and estimates losses around $351.6m, with cold wallets reported secure. Maritime & Regional Security: Russia’s Baltic Fleet training ship Perekop arrived in Victoria for the first time, while East African states back a regional task force to tackle piracy and sea crimes in the Gulf of Aden and Western Indian Ocean. Agriculture & Resilience: A Seychelles agriculture focus story looks at seed and planting material security, stressing quality assurance for imported seeds while strengthening local conservation and multiplication. Blue Finance Debate: A new “blue finance” push argues Nigeria needs patient ocean-economy capital to cut oil dependence and tackle fish import pressures.
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