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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””]The Seychelles Environment Minister, Mr. Flavien Joubert represented Seychelles at the 3rd Voice of Global South Summit, hosted by India. This virtual summit, under the theme “An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future,” brought together nations of the Global South to discuss critical global issues, particularly climate change. Honouring Seychelles’ participation, the […]

[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

[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

[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

[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,

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]“Water For Peace” Water is considered the lifeblood of our planet, which is essential for the of all ecosystem and for driving life. It is important for us to acknowledge the importance of water. This is why the global community comes together on every March 22 to commemorate world water day. This year, as

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Forests and innovation: New solutions for a better world Every year, on the 21st of March, the world celebrates International Forest Day. World forestry day serves as a reminder of the role forests play in sustaining our planet. The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of all types of forests and promote

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Government of Seychelles has reached out to the World Bank for assistance in financing the Seychelles Solid Waste Project (P181243), which aims to promote sustainable solid waste management (SWM) and circularity in Seychelles. The project is currently under preparation and is supposed to be completed in five years with a series of documents to

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]The newly accredited Ambassador-designate of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Ms. Etsegenet Bezabih YIMENU, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Agriculture, Climate Change, and Environment, Mr. Flavien Joubert this morning. The meeting commenced with warm congratulations extended from Minister Joubert to H.E. Ms. Etsegenet Bezabih

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”3/5″][vc_column_text]In a significant step towards fostering stronger ties between Seychelles and China, H.E. Mme Lin Nan, Ambassador-Designate of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Seychelles, paid a courtesy call on Mr. Flavien Joubert, Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change, and Environment. The meeting, held this morning, marked the beginning of a promising