Today is International Day of Biological Diversity, under the theme, " From agreement to action: build back biodiversity." In December 2022, The theme calls for global action to move beyond commitments and translate them into tangible actions to restore and protect biodiversity. It particularly promotes action in support of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, includes four goals and 23 targets to be achieved by 2030 to safeguard biodiversity

On Endangered Species Day, celebrated on 19 May, we look at the front of a 25 Seychelles rupees note where the Seychelles Magpie Robin holds pride of place and marvel at how far this bird has come.

Demi Damstra, an MSc student from the University of Groningen, is currently Nature Seychelles’ Reef Rescuers with a coral experiment. She tells us a little about herself and why she was has always been drawn to coral reefs.

The LEAP Junior clubs from Port Glaud Primary and Anse Boileau Secondary schools teamed up for a beach clean-up at Baie Ternay on 22 April for Earth Day. The students have had 4 clean-ups every year in the Port Glaud district since the club was established in 2021.