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 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 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 »
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 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 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 »
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 »
October 24, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Signs UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2024-2028
Seychelles and the United Nations on Tuesday signed a UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), which sets out the strategy and overall programme of support of the… Read more »
October 22, 2023
Seychelles: Koko Sey - Ever Tried Cider Vinegar From Mango, Coconut or Banana?
A small Seychelles-based cottage business producing an array of organic condiments from locally grown fruits is seeking to grow the venture, eyeing the international market in the… 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 08, 2023
Seychelles: Good Governance - Seychelles Takes Part in APRM With African Counterparts
Seychelles has joined 14 other members of the African continent to share experiences and look for ways to better implement the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) reviewing… 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 »
July 18, 2023
Seychelles: Blue Economy Day - Seychelles Has New Youth Advocacy Group
Seychelles has a new Blue Economy youth advocacy group, which streamed panel discussions live online as part of Blue Economy Day activities. Read more »
July 19, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles Home Care Agency - 'A More Dignified Service for All Who Need Assistance,' Says CEO
As of July 1, the new Seychelles Home Care Agency became fully operational after migrating from the Agency for Social Protection. Read more »
July 17, 2023
East Africa: Transparency Initiative Seychelles Signs 3 Agreements With Mauritian Counterpart for Collaboration
Transparency Initiative Seychelles (TIS) has joined forces with Transparency Mauritius to strengthen collaboration and promote transparency, good governance, and integrity in their… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Seychelles: The Diplomat Q&A - EU and Seychelles Share Real Concern for Ocean Governance
The European Union (EU) and Seychelles have strong, longstanding diplomatic relations, especially as Seychelles has close historical ties to the EU member state France, given the… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Seychelles: Takamaka Tree Wilt Disease Resurges On Seychelles' Islands of Curieuse and La Digue
The Seychelles Parks and Garden Authority (SPGA) has begun to tackle the Takamaka tree wilt disease resurgence on the islands of Curieuse and La Digue, said an environment… Read more »
June 25, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles' Aride Island Nature Reserve Temporarily Closes Until September 2023
One of Seychelles' special nature reserves, Aride Island, has temporarily closed its doors to the public to concentrate on conservation work as migration brings more birds to the… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Seychelles: Oceanika Opens Sustainable Products Trade Show in Seychelles
Several companies in Seychelles are showcasing their sustainable products and services at the professional trade show being held at Savoy Resort and Spa in the northern Mahe… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Seychelles: Digitisation of Seychelles' Public Health System Nearly Complete
Seychelles' public health system is well on its way to digitising its services and the project has now entered it's second phase, said a top health official. Read more »
June 15, 2023
Seychelles: Seychelles to Create Law to Domesticate 3 Codes Under Joint Management Area With Mauritius
Seychelles is seeking to establish a law that will domesticate three codes set up under the Joint Management Area, which the island nation shares equal jurisdiction with Mauritius,… Read more »