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Part of Aldabra
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- — A UNESCO World Heritage site in the Indian Ocean and home to over 400 endemic species,… (1/4). 🎧 A UNESCO World Heritage site in the Indian Ocean and home to over 400 endemic species, the Aldabra Atoll, is on the brink of destruction. A proposed luxury development has threatened its fragile ecosystem, and despite scientific arguments and official interventions, nothing has stopped the Seychelloix government from proceeding with this project. Nothing seemed to get their attention. In the end, it wasn’t data or diplomacy that began turning the tide for Aldabra, it was storytelling. 🎙️ Today’s guests, Celina Chien, conservationist, journalist, and founder of Overstories, and Victoria Duthil, a Seyhelloix scientist-turned-advocate dedicated to protecting her home’s biodiversity have both been instrumental in the Friends of Aldabra movement, which has harnessed the power of narratives to inspire action. 💡 In this new podcast episode, we’re exploring the intersection of storytelling, culture, and conservation. How often have cold facts failed to move you, yet a story changed everything? Why does that happen? How can you use storytelling as a force for change? And how can young, powerful voices shape the future of conservation? 🔗 Link in bio! If you enjoy our podcast Voices of Wilderness, please consider supporting our work at WILD.org, which allows us to dedicate time to creating these conversations for you. And please, leave comments and rate us on your favorite platform. ⭐ #ClimateChange #ProtectBiodiversity #Biodiversity #50by2030 #ConnectToProtect #SixthMassExtinction #KeepItWILD #IndigenousRights #ProtectWilderness #nature #wilderness #wild #nature #50x30 #VoicesofWilderness #VoW
- — A UNESCO World Heritage site in the Indian Ocean and home to over 400 endemic species,… (2/4). 🎧 A UNESCO World Heritage site in the Indian Ocean and home to over 400 endemic species, the Aldabra Atoll, is on the brink of destruction. A proposed luxury development has threatened its fragile ecosystem, and despite scientific arguments and official interventions, nothing has stopped the Seychelloix government from proceeding with this project. Nothing seemed to get their attention. In the end, it wasn’t data or diplomacy that began turning the tide for Aldabra, it was storytelling. 🎙️ Today’s guests, Celina Chien, conservationist, journalist, and founder of Overstories, and Victoria Duthil, a Seyhelloix scientist-turned-advocate dedicated to protecting her home’s biodiversity have both been instrumental in the Friends of Aldabra movement, which has harnessed the power of narratives to inspire action. 💡 In this new podcast episode, we’re exploring the intersection of storytelling, culture, and conservation. How often have cold facts failed to move you, yet a story changed everything? Why does that happen? How can you use storytelling as a force for change? And how can young, powerful voices shape the future of conservation? 🔗 Link in bio! If you enjoy our podcast Voices of Wilderness, please consider supporting our work at WILD.org, which allows us to dedicate time to creating these conversations for you. And please, leave comments and rate us on your favorite platform. ⭐ #ClimateChange #ProtectBiodiversity #Biodiversity #50by2030 #ConnectToProtect #SixthMassExtinction #KeepItWILD #IndigenousRights #ProtectWilderness #nature #wilderness #wild #nature #50x30 #VoicesofWilderness #VoW
- — A UNESCO World Heritage site in the Indian Ocean and home to over 400 endemic species,… (3/4). 🎧 A UNESCO World Heritage site in the Indian Ocean and home to over 400 endemic species, the Aldabra Atoll, is on the brink of destruction. A proposed luxury development has threatened its fragile ecosystem, and despite scientific arguments and official interventions, nothing has stopped the Seychelloix government from proceeding with this project. Nothing seemed to get their attention. In the end, it wasn’t data or diplomacy that began turning the tide for Aldabra, it was storytelling. 🎙️ Today’s guests, Celina Chien, conservationist, journalist, and founder of Overstories, and Victoria Duthil, a Seyhelloix scientist-turned-advocate dedicated to protecting her home’s biodiversity have both been instrumental in the Friends of Aldabra movement, which has harnessed the power of narratives to inspire action. 💡 In this new podcast episode, we’re exploring the intersection of storytelling, culture, and conservation. How often have cold facts failed to move you, yet a story changed everything? Why does that happen? How can you use storytelling as a force for change? And how can young, powerful voices shape the future of conservation? 🔗 Link in bio! If you enjoy our podcast Voices of Wilderness, please consider supporting our work at WILD.org, which allows us to dedicate time to creating these conversations for you. And please, leave comments and rate us on your favorite platform. ⭐ #ClimateChange #ProtectBiodiversity #Biodiversity #50by2030 #ConnectToProtect #SixthMassExtinction #KeepItWILD #IndigenousRights #ProtectWilderness #nature #wilderness #wild #nature #50x30 #VoicesofWilderness #VoW
- — A UNESCO World Heritage site in the Indian Ocean and home to over 400 endemic species,… (4/4). 🎧 A UNESCO World Heritage site in the Indian Ocean and home to over 400 endemic species, the Aldabra Atoll, is on the brink of destruction. A proposed luxury development has threatened its fragile ecosystem, and despite scientific arguments and official interventions, nothing has stopped the Seychelloix government from proceeding with this project. Nothing seemed to get their attention. In the end, it wasn’t data or diplomacy that began turning the tide for Aldabra, it was storytelling. 🎙️ Today’s guests, Celina Chien, conservationist, journalist, and founder of Overstories, and Victoria Duthil, a Seyhelloix scientist-turned-advocate dedicated to protecting her home’s biodiversity have both been instrumental in the Friends of Aldabra movement, which has harnessed the power of narratives to inspire action. 💡 In this new podcast episode, we’re exploring the intersection of storytelling, culture, and conservation. How often have cold facts failed to move you, yet a story changed everything? Why does that happen? How can you use storytelling as a force for change? And how can young, powerful voices shape the future of conservation? 🔗 Link in bio! If you enjoy our podcast Voices of Wilderness, please consider supporting our work at WILD.org, which allows us to dedicate time to creating these conversations for you. And please, leave comments and rate us on your favorite platform. ⭐ #ClimateChange #ProtectBiodiversity #Biodiversity #50by2030 #ConnectToProtect #SixthMassExtinction #KeepItWILD #IndigenousRights #ProtectWilderness #nature #wilderness #wild #nature #50x30 #VoicesofWilderness #VoW
- — Are you a journalist? (1/3). Are you a journalist? Is someone you know a journalist? If you’re looking to report a story with real impact, this is it. A luxury resort development is threatening the integrity of Aldabra Atoll—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most pristine ecosystems on Earth. This isn’t just about one island. It’s a story of ecological destruction, alleged corruption, and foreign power shaping the fate of a vulnerable nation. 📣 Drop us a DM to learn more. Let’s make sure the world hears what’s happening before it’s too late. Be on the right side of history.
- — Are you a journalist? (2/3). Are you a journalist? Is someone you know a journalist? If you’re looking to report a story with real impact, this is it. A luxury resort development is threatening the integrity of Aldabra Atoll—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most pristine ecosystems on Earth. This isn’t just about one island. It’s a story of ecological destruction, alleged corruption, and foreign power shaping the fate of a vulnerable nation. 📣 Drop us a DM to learn more. Let’s make sure the world hears what’s happening before it’s too late. Be on the right side of history.
- — Are you a journalist? (3/3). Are you a journalist? Is someone you know a journalist? If you’re looking to report a story with real impact, this is it. A luxury resort development is threatening the integrity of Aldabra Atoll—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most pristine ecosystems on Earth. This isn’t just about one island. It’s a story of ecological destruction, alleged corruption, and foreign power shaping the fate of a vulnerable nation. 📣 Drop us a DM to learn more. Let’s make sure the world hears what’s happening before it’s too late. Be on the right side of history.
- — The world is talking! (1/5). The world is talking!🗣️ Construction on Aldabra’s pristine atoll will not get away without a fight! 🚨 Thank you to the incredible Malavika at @mongabay for covering Aldabra’s story and talking with our amazing Seychellois activist @~Vic 🐢 You can read the rest of the story at Mongabay News and help keep the momentum going! 🫵 Tap the link in our bio to continue to call-out decision makers using the @chilli.app #FriendsOfAldabra #SaveAldabra
- — The world is talking! (2/5). The world is talking!🗣️ Construction on Aldabra’s pristine atoll will not get away without a fight! 🚨 Thank you to the incredible Malavika at @mongabay for covering Aldabra’s story and talking with our amazing Seychellois activist @~Vic 🐢 You can read the rest of the story at Mongabay News and help keep the momentum going! 🫵 Tap the link in our bio to continue to call-out decision makers using the @chilli.app #FriendsOfAldabra #SaveAldabra
- — The world is talking! (3/5). The world is talking!🗣️ Construction on Aldabra’s pristine atoll will not get away without a fight! 🚨 Thank you to the incredible Malavika at @mongabay for covering Aldabra’s story and talking with our amazing Seychellois activist @~Vic 🐢 You can read the rest of the story at Mongabay News and help keep the momentum going! 🫵 Tap the link in our bio to continue to call-out decision makers using the @chilli.app #FriendsOfAldabra #SaveAldabra
- — The world is talking! (4/5). The world is talking!🗣️ Construction on Aldabra’s pristine atoll will not get away without a fight! 🚨 Thank you to the incredible Malavika at @mongabay for covering Aldabra’s story and talking with our amazing Seychellois activist @~Vic 🐢 You can read the rest of the story at Mongabay News and help keep the momentum going! 🫵 Tap the link in our bio to continue to call-out decision makers using the @chilli.app #FriendsOfAldabra #SaveAldabra
- — The world is talking! (5/5). The world is talking!🗣️ Construction on Aldabra’s pristine atoll will not get away without a fight! 🚨 Thank you to the incredible Malavika at @mongabay for covering Aldabra’s story and talking with our amazing Seychellois activist @~Vic 🐢 You can read the rest of the story at Mongabay News and help keep the momentum going! 🫵 Tap the link in our bio to continue to call-out decision makers using the @chilli.app #FriendsOfAldabra #SaveAldabra
- — Thank you to and for this important coverage of our campaign to protect Aldabra! (1/7). Thank you to #NosmotGbadamosi and @foreignpolicymag for this important coverage of our campaign to protect Aldabra! 🙏 The piece highlights a critical issue: Seychelles argues this resort will generate revenue to fund conservation of the very ecosystem it threatens. Yet even the government’s own impact assessment warns of risks to giant tortoises and invasive species introduction. 🌍 Some places are too precious to lose for profit. 📰 Calling all journalists: If you’re interested in covering the Friends of Aldabra story or want to learn more, please reach out to us. This story needs continued attention. #FriendsOfAldabra #SaveAldabra #Seychelles #Conservation #JournalismMatters
- — Thank you to and for this important coverage of our campaign to protect Aldabra! (2/7). Thank you to #NosmotGbadamosi and @foreignpolicymag for this important coverage of our campaign to protect Aldabra! 🙏 The piece highlights a critical issue: Seychelles argues this resort will generate revenue to fund conservation of the very ecosystem it threatens. Yet even the government’s own impact assessment warns of risks to giant tortoises and invasive species introduction. 🌍 Some places are too precious to lose for profit. 📰 Calling all journalists: If you’re interested in covering the Friends of Aldabra story or want to learn more, please reach out to us. This story needs continued attention. #FriendsOfAldabra #SaveAldabra #Seychelles #Conservation #JournalismMatters
- — Thank you to and for this important coverage of our campaign to protect Aldabra! (3/7). Thank you to #NosmotGbadamosi and @foreignpolicymag for this important coverage of our campaign to protect Aldabra! 🙏 The piece highlights a critical issue: Seychelles argues this resort will generate revenue to fund conservation of the very ecosystem it threatens. Yet even the government’s own impact assessment warns of risks to giant tortoises and invasive species introduction. 🌍 Some places are too precious to lose for profit. 📰 Calling all journalists: If you’re interested in covering the Friends of Aldabra story or want to learn more, please reach out to us. This story needs continued attention. #FriendsOfAldabra #SaveAldabra #Seychelles #Conservation #JournalismMatters
- — Thank you to and for this important coverage of our campaign to protect Aldabra! (4/7). Thank you to #NosmotGbadamosi and @foreignpolicymag for this important coverage of our campaign to protect Aldabra! 🙏 The piece highlights a critical issue: Seychelles argues this resort will generate revenue to fund conservation of the very ecosystem it threatens. Yet even the government’s own impact assessment warns of risks to giant tortoises and invasive species introduction. 🌍 Some places are too precious to lose for profit. 📰 Calling all journalists: If you’re interested in covering the Friends of Aldabra story or want to learn more, please reach out to us. This story needs continued attention. #FriendsOfAldabra #SaveAldabra #Seychelles #Conservation #JournalismMatters
- — Thank you to and for this important coverage of our campaign to protect Aldabra! (5/7). Thank you to #NosmotGbadamosi and @foreignpolicymag for this important coverage of our campaign to protect Aldabra! 🙏 The piece highlights a critical issue: Seychelles argues this resort will generate revenue to fund conservation of the very ecosystem it threatens. Yet even the government’s own impact assessment warns of risks to giant tortoises and invasive species introduction. 🌍 Some places are too precious to lose for profit. 📰 Calling all journalists: If you’re interested in covering the Friends of Aldabra story or want to learn more, please reach out to us. This story needs continued attention. #FriendsOfAldabra #SaveAldabra #Seychelles #Conservation #JournalismMatters
- — Thank you to and for this important coverage of our campaign to protect Aldabra! (6/7). Thank you to #NosmotGbadamosi and @foreignpolicymag for this important coverage of our campaign to protect Aldabra! 🙏 The piece highlights a critical issue: Seychelles argues this resort will generate revenue to fund conservation of the very ecosystem it threatens. Yet even the government’s own impact assessment warns of risks to giant tortoises and invasive species introduction. 🌍 Some places are too precious to lose for profit. 📰 Calling all journalists: If you’re interested in covering the Friends of Aldabra story or want to learn more, please reach out to us. This story needs continued attention. #FriendsOfAldabra #SaveAldabra #Seychelles #Conservation #JournalismMatters
- — Thank you to and for this important coverage of our campaign to protect Aldabra! (7/7). Thank you to #NosmotGbadamosi and @foreignpolicymag for this important coverage of our campaign to protect Aldabra! 🙏 The piece highlights a critical issue: Seychelles argues this resort will generate revenue to fund conservation of the very ecosystem it threatens. Yet even the government’s own impact assessment warns of risks to giant tortoises and invasive species introduction. 🌍 Some places are too precious to lose for profit. 📰 Calling all journalists: If you’re interested in covering the Friends of Aldabra story or want to learn more, please reach out to us. This story needs continued attention. #FriendsOfAldabra #SaveAldabra #Seychelles #Conservation #JournalismMatters
- — A big thank you to who came on site for covering the filing of the constitutional…. A big thank you to @sbc.sc who came on site for covering the filing of the constitutional petition. 📺 We are also incredibly grateful for all the encouraging and supportive messages we’ve received. It’s heartening to see that the issue of Assomption—and other unsustainable developments—resonates with so many Seychellois. 🇸🇨 If anyone has the ability to access a recording of the @telesesel1 interview and reporting, please let us know! @victoria_duthil @move_with_lucie @seychellesatheart #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — Thank you to Patrick Muirhead and for shining a light on the controversial development… (1/8). Thank you to Patrick Muirhead and @bbcnews @bbcafrica for shining a light on the controversial development on Assomption Island in the Seychelles. Our partner @move_with_lucie of @seychellesatheart speaks out in the piece, highlighting the urgent need for transparency and oversight as construction continues. This article captures three key issues: 🌱 The ecological importance of Assomption itself and its role as a gateway to the UNESCO-listed Aldabra Atoll 🗳️ How Assumption Island has become a pivotal election issue 🌍 Wider challenges of governance, transparency, and social issues — from corruption to drug trafficking Read more here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvqrvjrw7o (link also in bio!) Photos 4, 6 & 7 by our wonderful @celinaxchien #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — Thank you to Patrick Muirhead and for shining a light on the controversial development… (2/8). Thank you to Patrick Muirhead and @bbcnews @bbcafrica for shining a light on the controversial development on Assomption Island in the Seychelles. Our partner @move_with_lucie of @seychellesatheart speaks out in the piece, highlighting the urgent need for transparency and oversight as construction continues. This article captures three key issues: 🌱 The ecological importance of Assomption itself and its role as a gateway to the UNESCO-listed Aldabra Atoll 🗳️ How Assumption Island has become a pivotal election issue 🌍 Wider challenges of governance, transparency, and social issues — from corruption to drug trafficking Read more here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvqrvjrw7o (link also in bio!) Photos 4, 6 & 7 by our wonderful @celinaxchien #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — Thank you to Patrick Muirhead and for shining a light on the controversial development… (3/8). Thank you to Patrick Muirhead and @bbcnews @bbcafrica for shining a light on the controversial development on Assomption Island in the Seychelles. Our partner @move_with_lucie of @seychellesatheart speaks out in the piece, highlighting the urgent need for transparency and oversight as construction continues. This article captures three key issues: 🌱 The ecological importance of Assomption itself and its role as a gateway to the UNESCO-listed Aldabra Atoll 🗳️ How Assumption Island has become a pivotal election issue 🌍 Wider challenges of governance, transparency, and social issues — from corruption to drug trafficking Read more here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvqrvjrw7o (link also in bio!) Photos 4, 6 & 7 by our wonderful @celinaxchien #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — Thank you to Patrick Muirhead and for shining a light on the controversial development… (4/8). Thank you to Patrick Muirhead and @bbcnews @bbcafrica for shining a light on the controversial development on Assomption Island in the Seychelles. Our partner @move_with_lucie of @seychellesatheart speaks out in the piece, highlighting the urgent need for transparency and oversight as construction continues. This article captures three key issues: 🌱 The ecological importance of Assomption itself and its role as a gateway to the UNESCO-listed Aldabra Atoll 🗳️ How Assumption Island has become a pivotal election issue 🌍 Wider challenges of governance, transparency, and social issues — from corruption to drug trafficking Read more here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvqrvjrw7o (link also in bio!) Photos 4, 6 & 7 by our wonderful @celinaxchien #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — Thank you to Patrick Muirhead and for shining a light on the controversial development… (5/8). Thank you to Patrick Muirhead and @bbcnews @bbcafrica for shining a light on the controversial development on Assomption Island in the Seychelles. Our partner @move_with_lucie of @seychellesatheart speaks out in the piece, highlighting the urgent need for transparency and oversight as construction continues. This article captures three key issues: 🌱 The ecological importance of Assomption itself and its role as a gateway to the UNESCO-listed Aldabra Atoll 🗳️ How Assumption Island has become a pivotal election issue 🌍 Wider challenges of governance, transparency, and social issues — from corruption to drug trafficking Read more here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvqrvjrw7o (link also in bio!) Photos 4, 6 & 7 by our wonderful @celinaxchien #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — Thank you to Patrick Muirhead and for shining a light on the controversial development… (7/8). Thank you to Patrick Muirhead and @bbcnews @bbcafrica for shining a light on the controversial development on Assomption Island in the Seychelles. Our partner @move_with_lucie of @seychellesatheart speaks out in the piece, highlighting the urgent need for transparency and oversight as construction continues. This article captures three key issues: 🌱 The ecological importance of Assomption itself and its role as a gateway to the UNESCO-listed Aldabra Atoll 🗳️ How Assumption Island has become a pivotal election issue 🌍 Wider challenges of governance, transparency, and social issues — from corruption to drug trafficking Read more here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvqrvjrw7o (link also in bio!) Photos 4, 6 & 7 by our wonderful @celinaxchien #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — Thank you to Patrick Muirhead and for shining a light on the controversial development… (6/8). Thank you to Patrick Muirhead and @bbcnews @bbcafrica for shining a light on the controversial development on Assomption Island in the Seychelles. Our partner @move_with_lucie of @seychellesatheart speaks out in the piece, highlighting the urgent need for transparency and oversight as construction continues. This article captures three key issues: 🌱 The ecological importance of Assomption itself and its role as a gateway to the UNESCO-listed Aldabra Atoll 🗳️ How Assumption Island has become a pivotal election issue 🌍 Wider challenges of governance, transparency, and social issues — from corruption to drug trafficking Read more here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvqrvjrw7o (link also in bio!) Photos 4, 6 & 7 by our wonderful @celinaxchien #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — Thank you to Patrick Muirhead and for shining a light on the controversial development… (8/8). Thank you to Patrick Muirhead and @bbcnews @bbcafrica for shining a light on the controversial development on Assomption Island in the Seychelles. Our partner @move_with_lucie of @seychellesatheart speaks out in the piece, highlighting the urgent need for transparency and oversight as construction continues. This article captures three key issues: 🌱 The ecological importance of Assomption itself and its role as a gateway to the UNESCO-listed Aldabra Atoll 🗳️ How Assumption Island has become a pivotal election issue 🌍 Wider challenges of governance, transparency, and social issues — from corruption to drug trafficking Read more here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yvqrvjrw7o (link also in bio!) Photos 4, 6 & 7 by our wonderful @celinaxchien #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — speaks with, our Seychellois campaign manager and the original whistleblower who… (1/5). 🎙️ @bbcworldservice speaks with @victoria_duthil, our Seychellois campaign manager and the original whistleblower who first raised the alarm about plans for a luxury hotel on Assomption Island, near the UNESCO World Heritage Site Aldabra Atoll. Listen to Vic share why protecting this fragile ecosystem matters - for Seychelles, its people, and our planet. #ProtectAldabra #FriendsofAldabra #Seychelles
- — speaks with, our Seychellois campaign manager and the original whistleblower who… (2/5). 🎙️ @bbcworldservice speaks with @victoria_duthil, our Seychellois campaign manager and the original whistleblower who first raised the alarm about plans for a luxury hotel on Assomption Island, near the UNESCO World Heritage Site Aldabra Atoll. Listen to Vic share why protecting this fragile ecosystem matters - for Seychelles, its people, and our planet. #ProtectAldabra #FriendsofAldabra #Seychelles
- — speaks with, our Seychellois campaign manager and the original whistleblower who… (3/5). 🎙️ @bbcworldservice speaks with @victoria_duthil, our Seychellois campaign manager and the original whistleblower who first raised the alarm about plans for a luxury hotel on Assomption Island, near the UNESCO World Heritage Site Aldabra Atoll. Listen to Vic share why protecting this fragile ecosystem matters - for Seychelles, its people, and our planet. #ProtectAldabra #FriendsofAldabra #Seychelles
- — speaks with, our Seychellois campaign manager and the original whistleblower who… (4/5). 🎙️ @bbcworldservice speaks with @victoria_duthil, our Seychellois campaign manager and the original whistleblower who first raised the alarm about plans for a luxury hotel on Assomption Island, near the UNESCO World Heritage Site Aldabra Atoll. Listen to Vic share why protecting this fragile ecosystem matters - for Seychelles, its people, and our planet. #ProtectAldabra #FriendsofAldabra #Seychelles
- — speaks with, our Seychellois campaign manager and the original whistleblower who… (5/5). 🎙️ @bbcworldservice speaks with @victoria_duthil, our Seychellois campaign manager and the original whistleblower who first raised the alarm about plans for a luxury hotel on Assomption Island, near the UNESCO World Heritage Site Aldabra Atoll. Listen to Vic share why protecting this fragile ecosystem matters - for Seychelles, its people, and our planet. #ProtectAldabra #FriendsofAldabra #Seychelles
- — We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign… (1/12). We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign featured across major outlets — from AP, Al Jazeera, Arab News, The Washington Post, BBC and many more. 🌍✨ A huge thank you to the journalists shining a light on this urgent issue. This feels like a pivotal moment for Assomption and Aldabra, and we are hopeful that global awareness will help protect these irreplaceable places. 💙 #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign… (2/12). We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign featured across major outlets — from AP, Al Jazeera, Arab News, The Washington Post, BBC and many more. 🌍✨ A huge thank you to the journalists shining a light on this urgent issue. This feels like a pivotal moment for Assomption and Aldabra, and we are hopeful that global awareness will help protect these irreplaceable places. 💙 #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign… (3/12). We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign featured across major outlets — from AP, Al Jazeera, Arab News, The Washington Post, BBC and many more. 🌍✨ A huge thank you to the journalists shining a light on this urgent issue. This feels like a pivotal moment for Assomption and Aldabra, and we are hopeful that global awareness will help protect these irreplaceable places. 💙 #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign… (4/12). We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign featured across major outlets — from AP, Al Jazeera, Arab News, The Washington Post, BBC and many more. 🌍✨ A huge thank you to the journalists shining a light on this urgent issue. This feels like a pivotal moment for Assomption and Aldabra, and we are hopeful that global awareness will help protect these irreplaceable places. 💙 #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign… (5/12). We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign featured across major outlets — from AP, Al Jazeera, Arab News, The Washington Post, BBC and many more. 🌍✨ A huge thank you to the journalists shining a light on this urgent issue. This feels like a pivotal moment for Assomption and Aldabra, and we are hopeful that global awareness will help protect these irreplaceable places. 💙 #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign… (6/12). We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign featured across major outlets — from AP, Al Jazeera, Arab News, The Washington Post, BBC and many more. 🌍✨ A huge thank you to the journalists shining a light on this urgent issue. This feels like a pivotal moment for Assomption and Aldabra, and we are hopeful that global awareness will help protect these irreplaceable places. 💙 #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign… (7/12). We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign featured across major outlets — from AP, Al Jazeera, Arab News, The Washington Post, BBC and many more. 🌍✨ A huge thank you to the journalists shining a light on this urgent issue. This feels like a pivotal moment for Assomption and Aldabra, and we are hopeful that global awareness will help protect these irreplaceable places. 💙 #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign… (8/12). We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign featured across major outlets — from AP, Al Jazeera, Arab News, The Washington Post, BBC and many more. 🌍✨ A huge thank you to the journalists shining a light on this urgent issue. This feels like a pivotal moment for Assomption and Aldabra, and we are hopeful that global awareness will help protect these irreplaceable places. 💙 #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign… (9/12). We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign featured across major outlets — from AP, Al Jazeera, Arab News, The Washington Post, BBC and many more. 🌍✨ A huge thank you to the journalists shining a light on this urgent issue. This feels like a pivotal moment for Assomption and Aldabra, and we are hopeful that global awareness will help protect these irreplaceable places. 💙 #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign… (10/12). We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign featured across major outlets — from AP, Al Jazeera, Arab News, The Washington Post, BBC and many more. 🌍✨ A huge thank you to the journalists shining a light on this urgent issue. This feels like a pivotal moment for Assomption and Aldabra, and we are hopeful that global awareness will help protect these irreplaceable places. 💙 #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign… (11/12). We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign featured across major outlets — from AP, Al Jazeera, Arab News, The Washington Post, BBC and many more. 🌍✨ A huge thank you to the journalists shining a light on this urgent issue. This feels like a pivotal moment for Assomption and Aldabra, and we are hopeful that global awareness will help protect these irreplaceable places. 💙 #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign… (12/12). We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to see Assomption Island and our campaign featured across major outlets — from AP, Al Jazeera, Arab News, The Washington Post, BBC and many more. 🌍✨ A huge thank you to the journalists shining a light on this urgent issue. This feels like a pivotal moment for Assomption and Aldabra, and we are hopeful that global awareness will help protect these irreplaceable places. 💙 #FriendsOfAldabra #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles
- — speaks with Lucie Harter ( ) - Founder of, MOVE Foundation, and part of the Mouvman… (1/3). 🎙️ @bbcworldservice speaks with Lucie Harter (@move_with_lucie) - Founder of @seychellesatheart, MOVE Foundation, and part of the Mouvman Lavwa Seselwa. Lucie has been a champion of transparency and open dialogue in Seychelles, and instrumental in building the @friendsofaldabra movement. Listen to Lucie explaining her concerns about the Assomption development and the urgent need for transparency and environmental oversight. Note: the BBC reports that the Seychelles Islands Foundation did not respond to requests to comment on the issue. #ProtectAldabra #FriendsofAldabra #Seychelles
- — speaks with Lucie Harter ( ) - Founder of, MOVE Foundation, and part of the Mouvman… (2/3). 🎙️ @bbcworldservice speaks with Lucie Harter (@move_with_lucie) - Founder of @seychellesatheart, MOVE Foundation, and part of the Mouvman Lavwa Seselwa. Lucie has been a champion of transparency and open dialogue in Seychelles, and instrumental in building the @friendsofaldabra movement. Listen to Lucie explaining her concerns about the Assomption development and the urgent need for transparency and environmental oversight. Note: the BBC reports that the Seychelles Islands Foundation did not respond to requests to comment on the issue. #ProtectAldabra #FriendsofAldabra #Seychelles
- — speaks with Lucie Harter ( ) - Founder of, MOVE Foundation, and part of the Mouvman… (3/3). 🎙️ @bbcworldservice speaks with Lucie Harter (@move_with_lucie) - Founder of @seychellesatheart, MOVE Foundation, and part of the Mouvman Lavwa Seselwa. Lucie has been a champion of transparency and open dialogue in Seychelles, and instrumental in building the @friendsofaldabra movement. Listen to Lucie explaining her concerns about the Assomption development and the urgent need for transparency and environmental oversight. Note: the BBC reports that the Seychelles Islands Foundation did not respond to requests to comment on the issue. #ProtectAldabra #FriendsofAldabra #Seychelles
- — “Could this island’s fate decide the country’s next president?” asks BBC presenter,…. Rhoda Odhiambo. As Seychelles heads into a decisive election weekend, the future of Assomption Island has become an unexpected flashpoint. No matter the outcome, our commitment remains: to safeguard Assomption and Aldabra for generations to come. #ProtectAssomption #ProtectAldabra #Seychelles #FriendsofAldabra
- — We’re thrilled to be featured in ’s November Good News Roundup!. We’re thrilled to be featured in @sambentley’s November Good News Roundup! 💚 This month, he highlighted our campaign to protect Aldabra Atoll and Assomption alongside other positive news from Mexico and the Southern Ocean. We love his idea of sharing good news about the planet. Go check out the full video on his YouTube to discover more inspiring stories from November. #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #Seychelles #FriendsofAldabra
- — Thank you to for featuring our interview from the Presidential Delegation visit to…. Thank you to @sbc.sc for featuring our interview from the Presidential Delegation visit to Assomption. We were grateful to be included on this trip. It was an important moment for us to see the island with our own eyes after a year of advocating for its protection. We appreciated the opportunity to witness the reality on the ground. Being there in person was confronting. The scale of construction, and how far it has already progressed, is very different from what anyone can grasp through images alone. As @victoria_duthil responds in the interview, our stance remains that: “Friends of Aldabra is anti–large-scale, destructive harmful development and anti-development that happens opaquely, non-transparently, where Seychellois people don’t fully feel like they are able to be included in the decision process.” Here is what continues to guide us: 🦈 We oppose large-scale, destructive development that could harm Assomption and, by extension, Aldabra. 🦋 We stand for transparency and inclusive decision-making, so Seychellois voices are genuinely heard. We are conscious that there are many different perspectives within Seychellois society. 🐢 Friends of Aldabra is and has always been apolitical. 🧭 Our compass is simple: Nature. Assomption. Aldabra. Friends of Aldabra remains committed to dialogue, accountability, and working towards a future that protects Assomption and Aldabra. #ProtectAssomption #ProtectAldabra #Seychelles #FriendsofAldabra
- — In 2025, we made headlines.. 📰🤳✍️👨💻👩💻 Thank you to the journalists and media outlets who chose to put a spotlight on Aldabra and Assomption in 2025. At a time when nature is increasingly under pressure from powerful interests, the media plays a vital role: informing the public, flagging risks, and holding decision-makers to account. The Friends of Aldabra campaign is time-sensitive and getting media coverage has helped make a real difference. Journalists: if you’re interested in covering what’s happening on Assomption and Aldabra, we’d love to connect: DM us or email friendsofaldabra@gmail.com 📷 Background photo provided by Allen Commettant
- — Thank you to for these two articles. (1/2). Thank you to @todayinseychelles for these two articles. 💬”Given the environmental breaches, lack of due process, and governance failures, we believe the project should not continue. This would give Seychelles an opportunity to change the narrative and develop a more innovative, sustainable, and conservation-focused vision for Assomption and Aldabra.” 💬According to Ms. Duthil, the campaign’s primary mandate is the protection of Assomption and Aldabra. “Everything that we do as part of the campaign, our mandate, if you will, is the protection of Assomption and Aldabra,” she said. “Anything that contributes to the protection of Assomption and Aldabra is something that we’ll consider.” #ProtectAssomption #ProtectAldabra #Seychelles
- — Thank you to for these two articles. (2/2). Thank you to @todayinseychelles for these two articles. 💬”Given the environmental breaches, lack of due process, and governance failures, we believe the project should not continue. This would give Seychelles an opportunity to change the narrative and develop a more innovative, sustainable, and conservation-focused vision for Assomption and Aldabra.” 💬According to Ms. Duthil, the campaign’s primary mandate is the protection of Assomption and Aldabra. “Everything that we do as part of the campaign, our mandate, if you will, is the protection of Assomption and Aldabra,” she said. “Anything that contributes to the protection of Assomption and Aldabra is something that we’ll consider.” #ProtectAssomption #ProtectAldabra #Seychelles
- — Have a look at this coverage of the findings from the Public Commission of Inquiry… (1/8). Have a look at this @todayinseychelles coverage of the findings from the Public Commission of Inquiry into the Assomption Island development ‼️👀 Read the full articles on the Today website. This independent inquiry has revealed that the Seychelles Government allowed construction to continue on over 30 buildings on Assomption Island since February 2026 - DESPITE saying that they would wait to make any further decisions until this report was released. They have already betrayed their commitments to Seychellois people, so their promise to consider the Inquiry’s recommendations....will need to be seen to be believed. TAKE ACTION: Let’s keep the pressure on with @chilli.app 🌶️ Comment below and we’ll send you a link. #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #ProtectSeychelles
- — Have a look at this coverage of the findings from the Public Commission of Inquiry… (2/8). Have a look at this @todayinseychelles coverage of the findings from the Public Commission of Inquiry into the Assomption Island development ‼️👀 Read the full articles on the Today website. This independent inquiry has revealed that the Seychelles Government allowed construction to continue on over 30 buildings on Assomption Island since February 2026 - DESPITE saying that they would wait to make any further decisions until this report was released. They have already betrayed their commitments to Seychellois people, so their promise to consider the Inquiry’s recommendations....will need to be seen to be believed. TAKE ACTION: Let’s keep the pressure on with @chilli.app 🌶️ Comment below and we’ll send you a link. #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #ProtectSeychelles
- — Have a look at this coverage of the findings from the Public Commission of Inquiry… (3/8). Have a look at this @todayinseychelles coverage of the findings from the Public Commission of Inquiry into the Assomption Island development ‼️👀 Read the full articles on the Today website. This independent inquiry has revealed that the Seychelles Government allowed construction to continue on over 30 buildings on Assomption Island since February 2026 - DESPITE saying that they would wait to make any further decisions until this report was released. They have already betrayed their commitments to Seychellois people, so their promise to consider the Inquiry’s recommendations....will need to be seen to be believed. TAKE ACTION: Let’s keep the pressure on with @chilli.app 🌶️ Comment below and we’ll send you a link. #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #ProtectSeychelles
- — Have a look at this coverage of the findings from the Public Commission of Inquiry… (4/8). Have a look at this @todayinseychelles coverage of the findings from the Public Commission of Inquiry into the Assomption Island development ‼️👀 Read the full articles on the Today website. This independent inquiry has revealed that the Seychelles Government allowed construction to continue on over 30 buildings on Assomption Island since February 2026 - DESPITE saying that they would wait to make any further decisions until this report was released. They have already betrayed their commitments to Seychellois people, so their promise to consider the Inquiry’s recommendations....will need to be seen to be believed. TAKE ACTION: Let’s keep the pressure on with @chilli.app 🌶️ Comment below and we’ll send you a link. #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #ProtectSeychelles
- — Have a look at this coverage of the findings from the Public Commission of Inquiry… (5/8). Have a look at this @todayinseychelles coverage of the findings from the Public Commission of Inquiry into the Assomption Island development ‼️👀 Read the full articles on the Today website. This independent inquiry has revealed that the Seychelles Government allowed construction to continue on over 30 buildings on Assomption Island since February 2026 - DESPITE saying that they would wait to make any further decisions until this report was released. They have already betrayed their commitments to Seychellois people, so their promise to consider the Inquiry’s recommendations....will need to be seen to be believed. TAKE ACTION: Let’s keep the pressure on with @chilli.app 🌶️ Comment below and we’ll send you a link. #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #ProtectSeychelles
- — Have a look at this coverage of the findings from the Public Commission of Inquiry… (6/8). Have a look at this @todayinseychelles coverage of the findings from the Public Commission of Inquiry into the Assomption Island development ‼️👀 Read the full articles on the Today website. This independent inquiry has revealed that the Seychelles Government allowed construction to continue on over 30 buildings on Assomption Island since February 2026 - DESPITE saying that they would wait to make any further decisions until this report was released. They have already betrayed their commitments to Seychellois people, so their promise to consider the Inquiry’s recommendations....will need to be seen to be believed. TAKE ACTION: Let’s keep the pressure on with @chilli.app 🌶️ Comment below and we’ll send you a link. #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #ProtectSeychelles
- — Have a look at this coverage of the findings from the Public Commission of Inquiry… (7/8). Have a look at this @todayinseychelles coverage of the findings from the Public Commission of Inquiry into the Assomption Island development ‼️👀 Read the full articles on the Today website. This independent inquiry has revealed that the Seychelles Government allowed construction to continue on over 30 buildings on Assomption Island since February 2026 - DESPITE saying that they would wait to make any further decisions until this report was released. They have already betrayed their commitments to Seychellois people, so their promise to consider the Inquiry’s recommendations....will need to be seen to be believed. TAKE ACTION: Let’s keep the pressure on with @chilli.app 🌶️ Comment below and we’ll send you a link. #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #ProtectSeychelles
- — Have a look at this coverage of the findings from the Public Commission of Inquiry… (8/8). Have a look at this @todayinseychelles coverage of the findings from the Public Commission of Inquiry into the Assomption Island development ‼️👀 Read the full articles on the Today website. This independent inquiry has revealed that the Seychelles Government allowed construction to continue on over 30 buildings on Assomption Island since February 2026 - DESPITE saying that they would wait to make any further decisions until this report was released. They have already betrayed their commitments to Seychellois people, so their promise to consider the Inquiry’s recommendations....will need to be seen to be believed. TAKE ACTION: Let’s keep the pressure on with @chilli.app 🌶️ Comment below and we’ll send you a link. #ProtectAldabra #ProtectAssomption #ProtectSeychelles
