James A Michel
@jalixmichel
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Former President of Republic of Seychelles. Chancellor University of Seychelles . Ocean Amb. Latest books: Rethinking the oceans, Legacy, Revisiting the Ocean
Joined January 2017
Privileged and honored to join the Pew-Bertarelli Ocean Legacy as Ocean Ambassador. Will continue to promote Oceans health at higher level internationally. Participating in joint efforts for the setting up of more MPAs & their effective management/protection. Time for action
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Deep-sea mining: Veto or Moratorium? A permanent veto on high‑seas mining feels like the cleanest win for the ocean—but it only works if we also shift to a circular economy: reuse, recycling, alternative materials, longer product lifespans, and real behaviour change. Politics
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Thrilled to share my latest OpEd published by Inter Press Service (IPS) after the final day of #COP30. In it, I reflect on how the summit fell short of the political will needed to turn existing knowledge and resources into real climate action, and why we must shift funding from
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Humanity has the knowledge, technology, resources. What's needed now is the collective political will to use them. Let COP30 be remembered not as another empty summit but as the turning point where the world chose survival over complacency,✍️@jalixmichel
https://t.co/0WMXffuzba
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*COP30’s toughest hours—AOSIS stands strong for SIDS, pushing a 1.5°C‑aligned, high‑ambition outcome.* #COP30 #AOSIS #SIDS #ClimateAction #15toStay
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When leaders make commitments, they bind their nations to honor them. Empty promises are not leadership - We need solutions. And we know what the solutions are. Now we need action, writes former Seychelles president @jalixmichel
https://t.co/OhyqHlTsKt
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At #COP30, AOSIS reminded the world: 10 years after Paris, delivery is still missing. 1.5°C, finance, and cooperation must accelerate. #StandUpForSIDS
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The urgency for ocean-climate action has never been greater Find out how #MarineProtectedAreas can help drive climate action through conservation partnerships at our @UNFCCC virtual event 🗓️Nov 18 at #COP30 Register👇 https://t.co/nTplt5NNUw
#MPABioclimate #MPAs #COP30NoBrazil
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Spotlight on SIDS at COP30: 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞 🇧🇿 As part of AOSIS at #COP30, #Belize says this must be the Implementation COP. We need stronger global action on #climatefinance, greater support for #adaptation and #lossanddamage.🌎 ambition must be aligned with the needs of SIDS.
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As COP30 approaches, we must shift forest conversation from ambition to execution. Brazil’s leadership is already delivering a blueprint for others to follow. We have the plan. We have the proof of concept. What’s needed is action, argues Keith Tuffley https://t.co/omXMI2rmJy
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"As the Amazon teeters on the brink, world leaders gather for COP30 🌎💚. 30 years of talks, yet emissions rise & temps climb. Will this be the turning point? Hope for: fossil fuel phase-out, climate finance, Amazon protection, global cooperation & net-zero roadmap. Turn the tide
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🔵 Just announced: Hosted by the Nippon Foundation and co-organized by @IocUnesco as part of the #OceanDecade, the ‘Island States Ocean Summit: Sustainable Ocean Action for Resilient Islands’ will take place on 3-4 June 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. 👉 https://t.co/ldYsq4JYim
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A well-managed ocean economy can generate significant benefits, including sustainable livelihoods, food security, and economic growth. The blue economy has the potential to create new job opportunities, stimulate innovation, and contribute to poverty reduction, while also
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@SylviaEarle is one of the most renowned marine biologist, oceanographer, explorer, author advocating for ocean conservation and protection. Seychelles had the honor of hosting her in her exploration of Aldabra Atoll and others. She is also honorary member of the @JmichelFoundatn
What can the ocean tell us about our climate? @SylviaEarle spoke with The Times Planet Hope podcast in partnership with @ROLEX about her career and the importance of marine conservation. Tune in to the episode here: https://t.co/lDRJPs3Tod
#PerpetualPlanet #PlanetHopePodcast
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The message is clear: saving the ocean is no longer a slogan – it’s survival. “If a top-down approach has not worked, can we even now do more to activate change from the bottom up? This is probably our best hope of reversing the downward trend. So how would we do it? …..” Read
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The message is clear: saving the ocean is no longer a slogan – it’s survival.
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Saving the Ocean – Act Now! James Alix Michel, Former President of #Seychelles, calls for a bottom-up revolution in ocean conservation. Key steps: 🌊 Empower individuals & communities to adopt...
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Today marks a historic achievement for the ocean — with 60 ratifications, the High Seas Treaty will now come into force. This ratification is a defining moment for the future of life on our planet. The High Seas - source of most of the biodiversity the sea has to offer - are
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