The handing over of the lease for Aride, from the British Royal Society for Nature Conservation to Seychelles' own Island Conservation Society, marks the international recognition of the abilities of Seychelles' environmentalists.

With the lease of the island and an almost half million Rupee donation by Seychelles Breweries, the Island Conservation Society is perfectly placed to safeguard one of our national treasures for generations to come.

Supported by the Ministry of Environment, the Island Development Corporation, Seychelles Breweries and a host of experts form Seychelles' NGO community, the Island Conservation Society looks set to choose the right path for Aride.

With Government, civil society and private bodies joining together in the campaign to protect Aride we should all look to do our bit to conserve the environment.

From walking short distances instead of taking the car, to offering our time and assistance to environmental organisations, there is a part for every one of us to play.

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