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Seychelles has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the marine and coastal environment and strengthening regional cooperation during the Twelfth Conference of the Parties (COP12) to the Nairobi Convention, held at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Held under the theme “Towards Sustainable Blue Economy in the Western Indian Ocean for

Held from 15–17 September at the Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa, a cross-agency value stream analysis workshopfocused on Strengthening Cross-Agency Environmental Enforcement Coordination in Seychelles’ Marine Protected Areas, brought together operational and supervisory personnel from key government agencies, enforcement authorities and marine conservation organisations involved in marine monitoring, compliance, enforcement, investigations and prosecution. The initiative

Seychelles reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) during a bilateral meeting between the Minister for Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources, Marie-May Jeremie, and the Director General of ISA, Mr Ashish Khanna, held on the margins of the 8th Meeting of the ISA Regional Committee for Africa. The meeting, held at the Elephant Hills

MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE, ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES NOTICE – EXTENSION OF PUBLIC INSPECTION  Proposed Grand Barbe Eco‑Tourism Development, Silhouette The Department of Environment and Natural Resources wishes to inform the public that the period for public inspection for the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Report on the proposed Eco‑Tourism

Representatives from countries across the Southwest Indian Ocean region gathered in Seychelles from 17 to 19 August 2026 for a refresher training on the Southwest Indian Ocean Flash Flood Guidance System. The three-day Southwest Indian Ocean Flash Flood Guidance System (SWIOFFGS) Refresher Training brought together representatives of participating Southwest Indian Ocean countries, the World Meteorological

REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE, ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESS STATEMENT Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Natural Resources Condemns Illegal Spearfishing and Consumption of Sea Turtle Date: Wednesday 12th August, 2026 The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Natural Resources has become aware of a video circulating on social media

Discover highlights from the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources (MECENR) in July 2026, including our collaboration with other government ministries, visits to schools, field activities and ongoing work across the country. This edition also features staff news, achievements and milestones in conservation, showcasing the people and partnerships contributing to a more sustainable

Every year on 26th July, the world marks the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, recognising the critical role mangroves play in protecting our planet. This international observance is dedicated to raising awareness of these unique coastal forests and their importance to biodiversity, climate resilience and sustainable development. For Seychelles, mangroves are among the

The Ministry of Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources is pleased to present the latest edition of its monthly newsletter, highlighting the work, partnerships and initiatives that continue to advance environmental protection and sustainable development in Seychelles. In this issue, discover highlights from Seychelles’ 50th Anniversary of Independence celebrations, the official visit of Indian Prime

The future of global ocean conservation received a significant boost at the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC11), held from 16–18 June 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya, as governments, international organisations and partners announced more than US$6.4 billion in new commitments to advance marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, climate resilience and the sustainable blue economy. Held under the theme “Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future,” this