AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWildlife & Conservation: The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition has shared a sneak peek from a record 65,000+ entries across 121 countries, with 16 standout images released ahead of the full 100-image shortlist exhibition in London (Oct 16, 2026–July 11, 2027). Tourism & Community Health: Seychelles Ambassador-at-Large Alain St.Ange urged the tourism industry to measure success by what it delivers to host communities—not just visitor numbers—warning that tourism can either strengthen or erode local life. Ocean Health Alarm: A new report flags marine heatwave conditions across the Indian Ocean, with El Niño expected to intensify, stressing risks to reefs, fish and coastal safety—issues that directly affect food and livelihoods. Health System Resilience in Africa: WHO says several African countries are still hitting disease-control milestones despite deep cuts to global health funding, including progress on HIV treatment continuity and tuberculosis care coverage. Food Security & Pest Control: Tanzania’s plant health authority reports saving 1.4m tonnes of grain crops by controlling quelea birds and fall armyworms, highlighting how plant protection supports incomes and nutrition. Energy for Health Services: Africa’s solar push targets at least 200GW over five years, with calls to expand electricity access to support health and education, including in Seychelles via storage and stronger grids.
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