Fifty years after independence, Seychelles has protected about 30% of its vast marine territory and roughly half of its land. From restoring coral reefs to safeguarding giant tortoises and expanding marine reserves, the Indian Ocean nation has made conservation a central part of its development while supporting tourism and local livelihoods.
(c) Matteo Parisi

Seychellen stellen Naturschutz ins Zentrum ihrer Entwicklung

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Fünfzig Jahre nach der Unabhängigkeit stehen auf den Seychellen rund 30 Prozent des Meeresgebiets und etwa die Hälfte der Landfläche unter Schutz. Korallenriffe werden wiederhergestellt, Riesenschildkröten geschützt und Meeresreservate ausgebaut. Naturschutz ist damit zu einem festen Bestandteil der Entwicklung des Inselstaats geworden.

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