A high delegation from Seychelles is presently in Dubai attending the World Government Summit. The Summit is an annual global which brings together world leaders, policymakers, experts, and innovators to discuss the future of governance and public administration. The summit is being convened under the theme ‘Shaping future governments. The event is taking place from the 11th to the 13th of February 2025 and the Ministry of Environment is being represented by the Minister, Mr Flavien Joubert and the PS for Environment, Mr Matatiken.
The summit focuses on key global challenges, including climate change, technology, economic development, artificial intelligence, public health, and sustainable governance. Governments globally have a platform to share their experiences, exchange knowledge and promote innovative solutions to enhance government efficiency and policy-making worldwide.
Minister Joubert was invited to share Seychelles’ experience in three different high- level event related to climate change, disaster risk management and also blue economy. In his interventions, he shared the country’s experiences and also informed the delegates about the challenges faced by the country.
He also highlighted the financial and human resource challenges of small island and encourage other countries to demonstrate the same level of commitment as Seychelles when it comes to sustainability, ocean protection, and engagement with to global initiatives to protect and better manage our environment.
We need technical and financial supports to effectively tackle climate change, disaster risks, and economic sustainability.
The World Government Summit 2025 is a crucial platform for Seychelles to voice its perspectives on global governance challenges and share best practices. As Seychelles continues to champion environmental and economic sustainability, its participation reaffirms the country’s commitment to global collaboration, resilience-building, and blue economy leadership.
