May 2025

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Camion Hall, Victoria – 22nd May 2025 In celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity, the Environment Department hosted a vibrant and engaging Biodiversity Roadshow at Camion Hall on Wednesday, 22nd May. The event brought together a diverse range of partners, including government agencies, NGOs, and private sector representatives, to showcase their contributions […]

The importance of biodiversity is sometimes forgotten in the minds of many, not understanding that it is pivotal for life on earth and for the survival of mankind. We tend to forget that without the diversity of life, we will not have clean air, food, medicines, water and even climate regulation. Biodiversity is declining globally,

In 2012, at the Rio+20 Summit, the Government of Seychelles announced its ambitious goal to protect 30% of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), positioning the country as a global leader in marine conservation. To turn this vision into a reality, the Government of Seychelles entered into extensive negotiations with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), culminating in

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Victoria, Seychelles – 22.04.2025 On 22.04.25 the president and cabinet of ministers of Seychelles approved the Hazardous Chemical Bill for adoption by Seychelles. This represents a major milestone for the GEF ISLANDS Indian Ocean project  (Implementing Sustainable Low and Non-Chemical Development in Small Island Developing States) . The hazardous chemical bill was also