AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMauritius–Fisheries Watch: The Cabinet has approved amended rules for Mauritius’ fisheries electronic reporting system (ERS) to curb IUU fishing, including tighter checks on licensed vessels, mandatory repairs of ERS units within 30 days at approved ports, and restrictions on starting or continuing trips when units malfunction. Mauritius–Tourism Growth: Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority reports 14.5% year-on-year growth in Indian arrivals for Jan–July 2026 (51,005 visitors), with a push to sell Mauritius as a year-round destination beyond beaches, including wellness, golf, MICE and adventure. Indian Ocean Environment & Risk: A new eruption at Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau has sent ash plumes high into the sky and disrupted hundreds of flights, while a separate look back at the 1883 Krakatau disaster notes how far-reaching volcanic impacts can be, even near Mauritius. Climate Context: A global roundup warns that hotter air is intensifying both drought and downpours, linking heatwaves, wildfires and monsoon floods to a warming world. Regional Conservation Lesson: A study revisits how goats introduced to Seychelles islands forced long-running conservation action, including early eradication efforts meant to protect native ecosystems.
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