April 17
Seychelles: Our Ocean Conference - Seychelles to Pilot Integration of Ocean Science in School Curriculum
Seychelles will pilot a project this year that integrates ocean science in its school curriculum, said President Wavel Ramkalawan on Tuesday at the heads of state high level… Read more »
Seychelles: Climate Change - Seychelles' IDC Trying Mitigate Erosion On Outer Islands
Climate mitigation will play a big role in the strategic plan of the Islands Development Company (IDC) and it is crucial to put adequate measures in place sooner rather than later… Read more »
April 16
Seychelles: GAEA Seychelles Assesses Healthiness of 15 Rivers On Three Seychelles' Islands
Developing a freshwater biodiversity information system for long-term conservation and management in Seychelles is a first-of-its-kind project currently being implemented by a… Read more »
April 14
East Africa: Seychelles' Aldabra Atoll Officially Designated As Important Shark and Ray Area
Aldabra Atoll has officially been designated as an Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission… Read more »
April 04
Seychelles: Seychelles Agrees to Sign Global MOU On Zero Emission Medium-and Heavy-Duty Vehicles
With the aim to get assistance to help decarbonise the transport sector in Seychelles, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of the Global Memorandum of Understanding… Read more »
March 28
Seychelles: Waste Management - UN Launches Challenge Fund for Circular Economy Businesses in Seychelles
Entrepreneurs looking to join the value chain in waste management in Seychelles can now apply for a grant under the Challenge Fund, a financing programme developed by the Joint… Read more »
January 19
Seychelles: Terrestrial Restoration Action Society Seychelles Ventures Into Agroforestry to Prevent Land Degradation
A not-for-profit organisation focused on combatting land degradation and deforestation on Seychelles' Praslin Island has ventured into agroforestry. Terrestrial Restoration Action… Read more »
January 16
Seychelles: Response Team Fumigates Golden Apple Trees to Control Spread of Leaf Beetle
A recently established Incident Response Team in Seychelles has introduced measures to control the spread of a beetle feeding on golden apples in the country. Read more »
January 11
Seychelles: Digital Surveillance - Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority to Use Earthranger for Protecting National Reserves
The Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority (SPGA) has taken steps to revolutionise its operation by implementing a new digital system covering the different protected areas it… Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' 3rd Saya De Malha Expedition Collects FADs and 6.1 Tonnes of Waste From Aldabra
The third Saya De Malha Expedition to collect fish aggregating devices (FADs) and debris from the Seychelles Outer Islands group concluded with the return of the crew on December… Read more »
January 10
Seychelles: Investigations Into Cccl Disaster Going Well, Answers Possibly Available By February, Says Seychelles' President
Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan has urged patience from those affected by the two disasters that hit the island nation on December 7, 2023, during a live televised press… Read more »
January 08
Seychelles: Seychelles Islands Foundation Plans Feasibility Study to Eradicate Cats and Rats From Aldabra
The Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF) is planning to undertake a feasibility study on eradicating cats and rats on the Aldabra Atoll, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Read more »
January 07
Seychelles: Former President James Michel Releases New Book as a Celebration of the Ocean
Former Seychelles' President James Michel has released a new book entitled "Revisiting the Ocean - Living The Blue Economy" as a celebration of the ocean and for those who advocate… Read more »
January 03
Seychelles: Sustainability for Seychelles Undertakes Air Quality Monitoring Research
A Seychelles environmental NGO is undertaking an air quality monitoring project to gain a full picture of how good the island nation's air quality is and determine where action… Read more »
Seychelles: Reunion Experts Complete Study in Seychelles After Heavy Rainfalls
Seychelles' authorities have been advised by a risk specialist from Reunion Island to be on the lookout during the coming month as the weather conditions may bring more landslides. Read more »
December 29, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Launches Sma-One for Accurate Rainfall Data
Authorities in Seychelles are better equipped to measure weather changes, and accurately record the amount of rainfall with the launch of the Seychelles Meteorological Authority… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Seychelles: Over 100 Seychelles' Households Received Financial Assistance Following Dec. 7 Disasters
More than 100 households affected by the explosion on Mahe on December 7 have already received the SCR25,000 ($1,800) assistance offered by the government, said a top official on… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Fishing Authority Introduces Licence for Spanner Crab Fishery As Interest Increases
The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) introduced a licence for the fishing of the spanner crab species on December 20, said a top official recently. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Seychelles: Government and Businesses to Further Tackle Climate Change in Future Planning
Government agencies, ministries and businesses in Seychelles will now include aspects of climate change in their planning and strategic policies, a top official said on Tuesday. Read more »
December 15, 2023
Seychelles: Estimated Cost of Dec. 7 Disasters On Housing Is $7.5 to $15m, Says Seychelles' President
The reconstruction of houses damaged on December 7 in an explosion at the Providence Industrial Estate and those damaged by landslides after heavy rainfall on the same day will… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Seychelles: Regional Marine Protected Areas Specialists Meet in Seychelles to Upgrade Management Capacities
In an effort to provide as much capacity building for professionals who work with marine protected areas (MPAs), the Seychelles Parks and Garden Authority (SPGA) is working with… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Steps Up Disaster Preparedness Following Dec. 7 Floodings and Blast
The Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) in Seychelles is remaining on alert in case of further disasters while work at the Providence Industrial Estate after the December 7… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Seychelles: COP28 - Seychelles Shares Advice in Seagrass Protection At 'Blue Carbon Ecosystems for People, Nature and Climate' Event
Ninety-nine percent of the Seychelles' seagrass is found in protected areas and this puts the island nation five years in advance in reaching its target of 100 percent protection… Read more »
Seychelles: COP28 - Seychelles Launches First Discussions On Impact of Climate Change On Health
Seychelles launched the first discussions on the impact of climate change on health at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai and revealed how it has been affected as… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Seychelles: Balanced Strategy Needed to Protect Seychelles' Land and Marine Ecosystems - PCA
A strong collaboration between government and civil society is essential for comprehensive and effective conservation of the natural environment of Seychelles, especially its… Read more »