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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””]In a move to intensify efforts against environmental misconduct, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to review and amend the fixed penalty provisions under the Environment Protection Act (EPA) 2016. This was confirmed during an exclusive interview held 15th April with the Ministry’s Senior Legal Officer, Ms. Sharon Gerry, who provided […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]The Minister of Transport of Comoros, Mr Lieda Andili, and the Secretary General of Transport of Madagascar, Mr Andrianary Rado Rajoelison, visited Seychelles from 24 to 26 March 2025, accompanied by the Permanent Representatives of Comoros and Madagascar with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and Directors-General of the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services

Celebrated annually on March 21st, World Forestry Day serves as a powerful reminder of the critical role forests play in sustaining our planet. This year’s theme, “Forests and Food” highlights the indispensable contributions of forests to food security, nutrition, livelihoods, and ecological balance. Additionally, forests are vital to the health of our planet and all

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]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

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]As part of the celebration for World Wetlands Day, Absa Bank, assisted by Nature Seychelles and the team from the Climate Change and Energy Department of the Ministry of Environment organized a tree planting and clean-up activity at the Petite Barbarons wetland last Saturday. This initiative is part of Absa Bank’s ongoing commitment

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Since 2 December 2024, the ICJ has heard the various submissions of nations and international organisations on the legal obligations of States in respect of climate change. The public hearing will conclude on Friday, 13 December 2024, at the Peace Palace, after which the Court will publicise its advisory opinion.[i] Today, the delegation

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”42px”][vc_column_text css=””]Today the 16th October, 2024, the World commemorates the World Food day. Theme chosen by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to mark this occasion is “Right to foods for a better life and a better future”. This theme underlines the importance for everyone to have regular access to

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]On Tuesday, September 24th, Minister responsible for Environment, Minister Flavien Joubert paid a visit to the new office of the Landscape and Waste Management Agency (LWMA), located at the KB Emporium on the second floor, Providence. The tour was led by the Chief Executive Officer of LWMA, Mr. Shane Emilie, accompanied by the

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”27455″ img_size=”600×400″ onclick=”link_image” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Three weeks ago, the newly appointed board of the Landscape and Waste Management Agency (LWMA) had an introductory meeting with the Minister responsible for Environment, Mr. Flavien Joubert, and the agency’s CEO, Mr. Shane Emilie. The purpose of this meeting was to briefly introduce the strategic objectives, assess