2024

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Mr. Flavien Joubert, Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change, and Environment, inaugurated the consultative workshop of the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and South China Sea (AIS) region yesterday morning. This workshop, held with the participation of key stakeholders, marks a pivotal moment in charting the course for sustainable development and environmental preservation across the region. The […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Environment Department, Fisheries Department and the Seychelles Fishing Authority have been receiving calls from concerned citizens regarding the appearance of reddish-brown materials floating in the sea. Cases has been reported off the coast of Praslin and also in some areas around Mahé. The discoloration is more visible from air (refer to attached picture). This

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dr. Hlamalani Manzini, the High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa to the Republic of Seychelles, held a productive meeting with Minister Flavien Joubert this afternoon. The Minister was accompanied by the Principal Secretary for the Agriculture Department, Mr. Keven Nancy, the Executive Director for MACCE Ms. Catherina Bonnelame and Mr. Randy Stravens the

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“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

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]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

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]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

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]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