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 »
November 27, 2023
Seychelles: Biggest Animal On Earth - Blue Whales Discovered in Seychelles' Waters
The presence of blue whales in the Seychelles' waters has been discovered in dedicated scientific surveys and scientists are hopeful that further research is possible on these… Read more »
November 23, 2023
Seychelles: 4 Species of the Aldabra Atoll - a Unesco World Heritage Site in Seychelles
Aldabra Atoll is one of two sites in Seychelles designated as World Heritage sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The second is… Read more »
November 22, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Fisheries Week - Fish Processing Training Starts At SMA
The start of fish processing training at the Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA) was announced at the official launching of the Seychelles Fisheries Week on Tuesday. Read more »
November 08, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Set to Reduce Excise Tax for Hybrids to Encourage Eco-Friendly Purchases
The price of buying a new hybrid car in Seychelles will be reduced next year following tax changes announced by the government for 2024. Read more »
October 23, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Fishing Authority Vigilant Against Illegal Fishers of Small Emperor Red Snappers
The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) is asking fishermen to respect the size limit that it has imposed on certain species of fish, a top official said on Monday. Read more »
October 05, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Seeks Technical Assistance From World Bank for Waste Management
Seychelles is seeking the technical assistance of the World Bank through a soft loan to address the problems the island nation is facing with its solid waste management, said Vice… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Seychelles: Sustainable Ocean Economy - Seychelles Becomes Member of the Ocean Panel
Seychelles has become a member of the Ocean Panel, an initiative that allows world leaders to work towards a sustainable ocean economy among others. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Seychelles: SeyCCAT Selected As Convening Agent for Global Fund for Coral Reefs
The Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT) has been selected as a convening agent in the island nation for the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR). Read more »
August 05, 2023
Seychelles: Volunteers Needed in Seychelles for Cousin Island Turtle Nesting Programme
Young international candidates and Seychellois youth with an interest in conservation are being asked to join Nature Seychelles' programme on Cousin Island Special Reserve for the… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Africa: UN-Doalos Meeting in Seychelles Focuses On Ocean Governance Challenges
Experts on ocean governance from the Indian Ocean and other parts of the world are meeting in Seychelles to discuss and identify solutions to overcome challenges. Read more »
Seychelles: Fishing Authority Signs Up for Project to Intercept Fish Aggregating Devices
The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) is to see a boost in fish aggregating devices (FADs) management capacity within local waters through the signing of an agreement with leading… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Seychelles: Western Indian Ocean Pollution Regional Exercise Gets Under Way
With the aim of further strengthening regional response to pollution incidents at sea, a three-day tabletop exercise is being organised in Seychelles for the western Indian Ocean,… Read more »