The Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) invites the public to review and comment on draft Management Plans for three Sustainable Use Areas.

With support from the World Bank and SWIOFish3 project, the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) is overseeing the development of management plans for the Seychelles MSP Initiative Marine Protection Areas. Draft management plans for three areas are being developed by international and local consultants from C₂O Fisheries.

Stakeholder consultations for three ‘Sustainable Use Areas’ Management Plans began in September 2022 and have led to the development of DRAFT management plans, ready for stakeholder and public comments. This public consultation phase is seeking further stakeholder feedback through an online portal. Stakeholders and the public are invited to review and comment on three DRAFT management plans for these Sustainable Use Areas (Zone 2) from the Seychelles MSP Initiative.

DRAFT Management Plans for three Sustainable Use Areas (Zone 2)

• Amirantes to Fortune Bank Sustainable Use Area
• Cosmoledo and Astove Archipelago Sustainable Use Area
• Farquhar Archipelago Sustainable Use Area

Comment Period: 14th July to 14th August 2023

Comment Submission Closing Date: 14th August 2023 at 11:59 PM (Seychelles time)

Draft Management Plans and Comment Forms: click this link

Contact: Ministry Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment.   Ms. Ashley Dias

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): click this link