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“Seychelles has completed the mapping of mangroves and seagrasses in our EEZ and works are underway to quantify the amount of carbon in storage” Today marks the conclusion of the sixth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA6). Over the past day, Heads of States, Ministers, and Groups have presented their National Statements. The [...]

In a significant stride to advancing and improving agricultural education and innovation, Seychelles will forge a collaborative partnership with Edgerton University in Kenya to transform the Seychelles Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture (SIAH) to bring the right skills and competencies in the agricultural sector. The Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change, and Environment, Mr. Flavien Joubert,

The Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, Mr. Flavien Joubert is leading the Seychelles delegation at the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 6) which is taking place from the 26th February to 1st of March 2024 at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. UNEA is considered

High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Ms. Fatou Harerimana, recently paid a courtesy visit to Minister Joubert following her accreditation at State House earlier that morning. At the outset of the meeting, H.E. Ms. Fatou Harerimana emphasized the importance of establishing a joint working committee to execute the

At the sidelines of the 37th AU Summit, Seychelles chaired the African Island States High-Level Meeting as recommended during the Ministerial Meeting at COP 28. Directed by the AISCC Secretariat and its partners, under the leadership of the AISCC chair (Seychelles), the inaugural Summit aimed to foster stronger cooperation among African Island States for a

Seychelles recently marked World Wetland Day on February 1st and 2nd, with a series of events that highlighted the theme "Wetlands and Human Wellbeing." This year's celebrations extended over two days, showcasing the importance of wetlands in enhancing both environmental health and human welfare. The inaugural event of the World Wetland Day celebration took place

The Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, Mr. Flavien Joubert accompanied by the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Utilities Corporation, Mr. Joel Valmont, and the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Energy Commission attended the India Energy Week from the 06th to the 8th of February 2024. The Seychelles delegation attended the

“Wetlands and Human Wellbeing” On the 2nd of February this year, Seychelles will join in the global celebration of yet another World Wetlands Day. Millions of lives are dependent on wetlands that provide a wide range of ecosystem services to people, fish and other wildlife, which includes, flood control and water filtration, biodiversity support, cultural

On Saturday 13th January 2024, OceanX will launch its first expedition in Seychelles waters. The OceanXplorer, the advanced research and filmmaking vessel used by OceanX to explore the ocean is set to depart Port Victoria for the outer islands in the afternoon with about 72 passengers including a team of 14 scientists from Seychelles. The