In The Press
UNESCO makes statement about Aldabra Atoll
“UNESCO, and IUCN as the Advisory Body to the World Heritage Committee, are aware of concerns raised by the Friends of Aldabra…”
“Why a tiny island’s fate could decide Seychelles’ next President”
“Yet this tropical island anomaly […] has become a hotspot for geopolitical powers and eco-warriors…”
Leonardo DiCaprio endorses the fight for Aldabra Atoll
Leonardo DiCaprio shared the FoA video and CTA on Instagram.
We are now in regular collaboration with his organisation Earth Alliance, who have been a huge support across our 2-year campaign.
“The geopolitics of luxury hotels”
“The island nations of the Indian Ocean, whose economies are heavily dependent on tourism, are desperate for foreign capital. Qatar has an especially aggressive strategy, using the luxury hotel industry as a key diplomatic tool since the mid-2010s.”
“Friends of Aldabra condemns deferral motion at IUCN congress”
Seychelles National newspaper reported on the deferral of Friends of Aldabra’s urgent motion at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in October 2025.
“Giant tortoises in Seychelles face threat from luxury hotel development”
“The developers have said they will follow world class sustainability practices. But wildlife conservation organisations and biologists argue that the project is being rushed through without sufficient analysis of the dangers.”
“Green groups oppose Qatari luxury resort near pristine world heritage site”
“Those opposed to the development of Assomption Island say this attempt to make money comes at the cost of environmental prudence.”
“Can the vulnerable Seychelles sustain another resort?”
“A Qatari-backed project near a coral reef pits economics against environmentalism.”
Youth Activists at COP29
Mobilised delegates to distribute hand-written letters by schoolchildren and advocate on behalf of the Seychelles, successfully engaging leaders and policymakers, and building critical support.