The Seychelles is looking to invest heavily in its blue economy
Seychelles Issues World's First Blue Bond to Fund Fisheries
The blue bond, valued at U.S.$15 million over 10 years with guarantees from the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility, is to support the Seychelles' transition to sustainable fisheries.
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Seychelles: Seychelles Launches $15 Million 'Blue Bond' to Support Marine Projects
Seychelles News Agency, 29 October 2018
Seychelles on Monday launched the world's first sovereign blue bond, a financial instrument designed to support sustainable marine and fisheries projects, said a communiqué… Read more »
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Seychelles: Seychelles Issues World's First Blue Bond to Fund Fisheries Projects
IPS, 31 October 2018
The Republic of Seychelles announced on Monday that it has issued a 10-year blue bond to finance fisheries projects, making it the world's first country to utilise capital markets… Read more »
Photo Essay
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Photo Essay - 6 Endangered Birds That You Can Still See in Seychelles
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Seychelles is a small island nation whose economy is largely dependent on protecting its natural environment for tourism. The government and various organisations are working hard to ensure the ... see more »
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East Africa: 40 Scientists Converge in Seychelles for Meetings On Tuna Issues
Seychelles News Agency, 30 October 2018
Yellowfin tuna stock is the focus of discussion as Seychelles hosts the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission's (IOTC) 20th session of the Working Party on Tropical Tuna from October 29 to… Read more »
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Seychelles: Former President of Seychelles, a Blue Economy Devotee, Appointed to 'Ocean Ambassadors' Group
Seychelles News Agency, 30 October 2018
A former president of Seychelles, James Michel, was appointed as a founding member of the Pew Bertarelli Ocean Ambassadors on Monday. Read more »
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Seychelles: Fish Exports Rise in Seychelles, Giving Boost to Economy
Seychelles News Agency, 22 October 2018
Exports of fresh and frozen fish are up in the first six months of the year and the Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture said this is contributing positively to the economy. Read more »
InFocus
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A new factory in Praslin, the second most-populated island in Seychelles has come up with an innovative way of collecting washed up seeweed and turning it in to agricultural ... Read more »
