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Seychelles’ written comments on the written statement to the International Court of Justice for the Advisory Proceedings on the obligations of States under international law in respect of climate change

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Seychelles filed its response, today, on the written statements transmitted by States, groups of States and international organisations to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the advisory proceedings regarding the “Obligations of States in respect of climate change”. As the country continues to face the negative effects of climate change, and whilst these […]

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(FAO) Consultant mission to provide expertise in pest management control through Integrated Pest Management Project enhancement.

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Dr. Peter Chinwada,the International consultant for the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Project and the lead technical officer on behalf of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), visited Seychelles from 22nd to 26th July 2024. During his mission, Dr. Chinwada held meetings with the agricultural officials, visited farms and also met with the chaiman

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Minister Joubert and Chair of SIAH Board Lead Meeting with the Staff

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Yesterday morning, the Minister responsible for agriculture chaired the first meeting with the staff of the Seychelles Institute of Agriculture and Horticulture (SIAH). The focus was to enlighten them on the cabinet’s decision to assign co-management responsibilities of the institute to the Department of Agriculture and to establish a shared portfolio of management

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Mr. Boliko and Minister Flavien Joubert Discuss Agricultural Challenges and Future Collaboration

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]On Friday 5 July, Mr. Boliko chaired a significant meeting with Minister Flavien Joubert following his two-week mission in Seychelles. Mr. Boliko, the FAO representative, emphasized that his visit provided a valuable opportunity to engage with various crop and livestock producers, conduct site visits, and hold side meetings with agricultural associations. In his

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Seychelles Government Announces Major Projects to Combat Coastal Erosion and Flooding

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]On Monday, June 24th, a press conference was jointly chaired by Minister Flavien Joubert from the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change, and Environment, and Minister Anthony Derjaque, the Minister responsible for Transport. The conference addressed the significant challenges Seychelles faces due to erosion and shoreline degradation, exacerbated by sea-level rise, and inland flooding caused

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Minister’s Message for Environment Day

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]‘Our land, our future’ Celebrated annually on the 5th June, this year’s World Environment Day is being organised under the theme ‘“land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience” which focuses on land restoration, halting desertification, and building drought resilience. Land restoration as a key pillar in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. All over the world,

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Representatives from the Agriculture Department participate in the SADC-CCARDESA regional training on innovative ways to disseminate improved agricultural technologies.

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]With the view to improve dissemination and adoption of agriculture technologies in the SADC region, through collective efforts, a training was organized by the Centre for Coordination of Agriculture Research and Development for South Africa (CCARDESA) under the of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The workshop was held from the 20th to

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Seychelles participates in the Regional Consultation and Validation Workshop for Developing a Roadmap to Leverage Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization for Climate Smart Agriculture (SAM4CSA) in Southern Africa.

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Seychelles participated in the Regional Consultation and Validation Workshop for Developing a Roadmap to Leverage Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization for Climate Smart Agriculture (SAM4CSA) in Southern Africa, held in Johannesburg, South Africa from the 14th to 16th May 2024. Representing Seychelles were Mr. Roy Govinden from the Agriculture Department within the Ministry of Agriculture,

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Agriculture Department officials meet with Victoria Market Vendors to discuss shops management issues

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””]The Agriculture Department and the Seychelles Fire and Rescue Services Authority officials visited the Victoria Market Sir Selwyn Clark, today morning concerning certain reports and issues with the safety of the vendors and the public visiting the market place on the first floor of the building. The visit was to addressed on the

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Agriculture Department Officers boost up knowledge in CAPI Methodologies facilitated by FAO Representatives

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]The Food Agriculture Organization (FAO)’s the technical division is emphasizing on the implementation of information data management platforms, for agriculture, food, and nutrition security in the Indian Ocean countries, including Seychelles. This is part of the regional project, SANOI, which started in 2021 and will end in 2025, and is funded by the

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