NewzThe Seychelles has successfully protected 30% of its ocean territory, encompassing 410,000 square kilometers, ahead of its 2020 target. The milestone was achieved through a debt conversion deal tied to long-term conservation commitments.
The initiative was supported by various private funders, including the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. While the agreement establishes strict safeguards for a large portion of the maritime area, it simultaneously permits sustainable economic activities such as tourism and fishing to continue.
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