AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoClimate Watch: A strong El Niño is expected to bring contrasting rainfall across Southern Africa in 2026/27, with drier conditions likely in central and southern areas and wetter conditions in northern parts—plus Seychelles flagged among areas forecast to see above-normal rainfall. Blue Economy & Fisheries: Seychelles and India agreed to deepen cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture and the wider blue economy, discussing tuna fisheries, hatcheries, stock assessment, post-harvest technology, marine conservation, and digital monitoring including AI and fisheries data systems. Wildlife & Conservation Culture: The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition released a sneak peek from a record 65,000+ entries, with 100 winning images set for a London exhibition starting 16 October and winners announced 13 October. Marine Heat Alarm: New reporting warns the Indian Ocean is under mounting stress, with marine heatwave conditions and El Niño signals raising risks for reefs, fish and coastal communities. Tourism Access: A tourism expert says Africa’s growth depends on easier access—air connectivity, visas, transport links, infrastructure investment and skills—while Seychelles is cited among destinations seeing strong visitor gains. Solar Push: Africa’s energy transition is accelerating, with calls to scale solar to 200 gigawatts, and Seychelles highlighting the need for storage and stronger grids to cut fuel imports and climate vulnerability.
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