February 2026

A press conference was held today at Liberty House to provide details on the proposed Coast Guard facility on Assomption Island. The briefing was attended by the Major General, Michael Rosette of the Seychelles Defence Forces.Minister for Finance, Pierre Laporte and the Minister for Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources, Marie-May Jeremie. Addressing the media, […]

The Minister for Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources, Marie-May Jeremie, has announced the annulment of the National Cleaning and Beautification Services tender. Speaking at a press conference this afternoon, Minister Jeremie stated that the decision, concerning services provided under the Landscape and Waste Management Agency (LWMA), was taken in the interest of the public

The Department of Energy and Climate Affairs officially launched its new SeyCCAT Blue Grants Fund 8 project during a stakeholder inception workshop held at Lescale, marking a significant step toward strengthening Seychelles’ resilience to climate change. The project, titled “Building the resilience of Seychelles from climate change impacts through improved long-term coastal monitoring and evidence-based

The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) provides a strategic framework for the conservation, sustainable use, and restoration of biodiversity. It identifies key challenges facing ecosystems and outlines priority actions to ensure that biodiversity continues to support social wellbeing, economic development, and environmental resilience. The development of an effective and inclusive NBSAP requires input

The Minister for Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources, Marie-May Jeremie recently held discussions with a high-level delegation from the World Bank, comprising experts in solid waste management, environmental sustainability, and social safeguards. The meeting focused on ongoing collaborations between the World Bank and the Ministry, as well as future areas of cooperation. A key

Wetlands are among the world’s most productive ecosystems, providing essential services that sustain biodiversity, livelihoods, and human well-being. However, climate change, combined with increasing human pressures, has significantly increased their vulnerability, resulting in the rapid loss of these vital habitats. The consequences of wetland degradation are far-reaching, with serious social, economic, and environmental implications worldwide.