Marie-May Jeremie is the Minister for Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources. She holds a Master’s Degree in Environment from the University of Melbourne and an undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Edith Cowan University.
Ms. Jeremie is a highly skilled senior executive with extensive experience and a strong interest in biodiversity conservation, ocean governance, science-to-policy advocacy, and the establishment and management of protected areas in Seychelles. A trained conservation biologist, she has been actively involved in national biodiversity conservation and environmental management, as well as the development of environmental policies and legislation in Seychelles.
Over the past 15 years, Ms. Jeremie has worked across both governmental and non-governmental platforms, contributing significantly to conservation efforts. She has served, and continues to serve, on numerous boards in the fields of environment, conservation, and resource management, both locally and internationally.
She has played an instrumental role as a policy lead for ocean governance, notably contributing to the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan and, more recently, to advancing climate and ocean finance initiatives. Prior to her appointment as Minister, Ms. Jeremie was the Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT).
Ms. Jeremie also serves as the current President of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA).