BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://seymsp.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20210314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20211107T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20220313T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20221106T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20230312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20231105T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20240310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20241103T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220714T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220714T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20220701T171517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T191740Z UID:2736-1657807200-1657814400@seymsp.com SUMMARY:MSP Executive Committee Meeting 26 DESCRIPTION:EC Meeting #26 \nDate: Thursday 14 July 2022\nTime: 2:00 – 4:00 PM\nLocation:  Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy meeting room \nDraft Agenda – click here \nMeeting Objectives: \n\nMSP process and workplan updates\nApproval July consultations schedule\nReview MSP implementation activities\n\nRefreshments provided. \nPlease RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-executive-committee-meeting-26/ LOCATION:Ministry Fisheries and Blue Economy (MFBE)\, Seychelles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220715T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220715T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20220704T224604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T191740Z UID:2776-1657873800-1657900800@seymsp.com SUMMARY:MSP Steering Committee 20 DESCRIPTION:SC Meeting #20\, with Technical Working Group #13 \nDate: Friday 15 July 2022\nTime: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM\nLocation:  Eden Bleu Hotel\, Victoria \nAgenda – coming soon! \nPlease RSVP Helena Sims \nRefreshments and Lunch provided URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-stakeholder-workshop-34/ LOCATION:Eden Bleu Hotel\, Mahe\, Seychelles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220721T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220721T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20220719T001929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T191739Z UID:2903-1658392200-1658404800@seymsp.com SUMMARY:MSP Technical Working Group Meeting 14 DESCRIPTION:Technical Working Group #14 \nDate: Thursday 21 July 2022\nTime: 8:30AM – 12:00PM\nLocation: Eden Bleu Hotel\, Victoria \nDraft or FINAL Agenda – Click here \nMeeting Objectives:\n1) To introduce and review Draft Spatial Decision Matrix for Oil & Gas\n2) To address key issues on Allowable Activities Tables for Zone 1\, 2 and 3 \nPlease RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-technical-working-group-meeting-14/ LOCATION:Eden Bleu Hotel\, Mahe\, Seychelles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220723T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20220704T224851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T191739Z UID:2778-1658566800-1658577600@seymsp.com SUMMARY:MSP Public Workshop DESCRIPTION:Seychelles Workshop #34 \nPUBLIC WORKSHOP INVITATION \nThe Ministry of Agriculture\, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) and the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative (SMSP) invites the public to learn more about the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan. \nHear about the updates on the Seychelles MSP Initiative from Zoning to Implementation. Learn about the activities supporting the SMSP Initiative. \nDATE: Saturday 23 July 2022\nTIME:  9:00 AM to Noon\nLOCATION: Seychelles Pension Fund Complex\, Grand Anse\, Praslin \nAGENDA \n\nWelcome from MACCE and Seychelles MSP team\nBrief overview of the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative\nUpdate on the Zoning to Implementation phase of the SMSP\nSummary of activities supporting the SMSP\nQ& A and Discussion\nClosing remarks\n\nRefreshments will be provided \nDownload Advert – click here \nFor more information\, please contact:\nMs. Helena Sims\, SMSP Project Manager\nEmail: helena.sims@tnc.org \nwebsite: www.seymsp.com URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-public-workshop/ LOCATION:Seychelles Pension Fund Complex\, Grande Anse\, Praslin\, Seychelles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220727T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220727T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20220725T193555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T191738Z UID:2910-1658910600-1658937600@seymsp.com SUMMARY:MSP Steering Committee 21 DESCRIPTION:SC Meeting #21\, with Technical Working Group #15 \nDate: Wednesday 27 July 2022\nTime: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM\nLocation:  Eden Bleu Hotel\, Victoria \nDraft Agenda – click here \nPlease RSVP Helena Sims \nRefreshments and Lunch provided URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-steering-committee-21/ LOCATION:Eden Bleu Hotel\, Mahe\, Seychelles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220729T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220729T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20220704T225032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T191738Z UID:2781-1659103200-1659110400@seymsp.com SUMMARY:MSP Executive Committee Meeting 27 DESCRIPTION:Meeting #27\nDate: Friday 29 July 2022\nTime: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: MFBE Meeting Room \nFINAL Agenda – click here \nMeeting Objectives: \n\nApprove Minutes from EC#26\nSummary of July consultations\nReview Allowable Activities Tables Zone 1\, 2 and 3: stakeholder inputs and outstanding items\nPresent drafting of a Spatial Decision Matrix for Allowable Activities: Petroleum activities URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-executive-committee-meeting-27/ LOCATION:Ministry Environment\, Energy and Climate Change\, Le Chantier Mall\, Victoria\, Seychelles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220929T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220929T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20220720T174300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T191737Z UID:2939-1664463600-1664467200@seymsp.com SUMMARY:MSP Executive Committee Meeting 28 DESCRIPTION:Meeting #28 – Information Session\nDate: Thursday 29 Sept 2022\nTime: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: Virtual\, please contact Helena Sims for Zoom link \nFINAL Agenda – click here \nMeeting Objectives: \n\nUpdate members of the EC on SMSP key activities for Q3 of 2022\nHighlight dependencies to complete SMSP workplan steps by Dec 2022\nProposed dates for last round of consultations in 2022 URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-executive-committee-meeting-28/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting\, Seychelles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221114T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221114T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20221018T183633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T191737Z UID:2948-1668434400-1668441600@seymsp.com SUMMARY:MSP Executive Committee Meeting 29 DESCRIPTION:EC Meeting #29\nDate: Monday 14 November 2022\nTime: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: SeyCCAT Meeting Room\, Docklands \nMeeting Objectives \nDraft Agenda – coming soon! URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-executive-committee-meeting-29/ LOCATION:SeyCCAT Meeting Room\, Docklands\, Seychelles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221117T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221117T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20221111T173719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T122355Z UID:3056-1668672000-1668700800@seymsp.com SUMMARY:MSP Steering Committee Meeting 23\, with Technical Working Group Meeting 15 DESCRIPTION:MSP Steering Committee Meeting #23\, with Technical Working Group Meeting #15 \nDate: Thursday 17th November 2022\nTime: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM\nLocation:  STC Conference Room\, Victoria \nDraft Agenda – click here \nMeeting Objectives: \n\nUpdates on finalising the Marine Spatial Plan\nTo finalise key issues on Allowable Activities Tables and Management Units\nTo review and discuss the approved outline of the Marine Spatial Plan document\n\nRefreshments provided.\nPlease RSVP to Ms Helena Sims URL:https://seymsp.com/event/steering-committee-meeting-23-with-technical-working-group-meeting-15/ LOCATION:STC Conference Room\, Latanier Rd\, Victoria\, Mahe\, Seychelles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221122T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221122T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20221111T174830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T122311Z UID:3059-1669105800-1669132800@seymsp.com SUMMARY:MSP Steering Committee Meeting 24\, with Technical Working Group Meeting 16 DESCRIPTION:MSP Steering Committee Meeting #24\, with MSP Technical Working Group Meeting #16\nMSP Steering Committee Meeting #25 \nDate: Tuesday\, 22nd November 2022\nTime: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM\nLocation:  Savoy Hotel Conference Room\, Beau Vallon \nFINAL Agenda – Click here \nMeeting Objectives: \n\nTo finalise Allowable Activities Tables Zone 1\, Zone 2 and Zone 3\nTo discuss Management Unit boundary maps and considerations for co-management\nTo discuss the Marine Spatial Plan document outline and make any minor revisions\nSC recommendations to Executive Committee on Allowable Activities and Management Units\n\nRefreshments provided.\nPlease RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims URL:https://seymsp.com/event/steering-committee-meeting-24-with-technical-working-group-meeting-16/ LOCATION:Savoy Hotel\, Beau Vallon\, Seychelles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221122T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221122T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20221118T123051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T123051Z UID:3087-1669123800-1669129200@seymsp.com SUMMARY:Blue Economy Research Institute: Blue Finance webinar DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a webinar: \nBlue Financing: Transforming the ocean economy\nHosted by the Blue Economy Research Institute- University of Seychelles (BERI-Unisey) & Law and Development Department\, University of Antwerp\, Belgium \nDate: Tuesday 22nd November\nTime: 09.30-11.00 GMT/ 13:30-15:00 SCT\nLocation: Zoom.  Link will be provided with RSVP\, see below for contact \nDescription: Seychelles launched the world’s first sovereign blue bonds in 2018 to support sustainable marine and fisheries projects\, aiding in the transformation of its blue economy. This seminar will focus on financial instruments\, as well as related policies and governance for the sustainable development of the blue economy. It is an opportunity to discuss how private sector capital can be used to support the growth of the blue economy\, investments eligible for funding with blue bonds\, the legal structure of blue bonds\, and the impacts of such financing instruments on local communities. \nEach presenter will give a 5-minute speed talk on a topic relevant to the overall theme of the seminar\, followed by a chaired discussion at the end of the presentations. \nWe will share presentation titles and speaker bios soon. \nFor any inquiries and to confirm your attendance please email the Blue Economy Research Institute (BERI) at:  beri@unisey.ac.sc \nWebsites: http://www.unisey.ac.sc | https://beri.unisey.ac.sc/ | Facebook: www.facebook.com/unisey  \nTwitter: @UniSeyBERI  URL:https://seymsp.com/event/blue-economy-research-institute-blue-finance-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting\, Seychelles ORGANIZER;CN="Blue Economy Research Institute":MAILTO:beri@unisey.ac.sc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221123T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221123T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20221118T122125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T133611Z UID:3081-1669192200-1669219200@seymsp.com SUMMARY:Fisheries Act review consultations Day 1 DESCRIPTION:The Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy (MFBE) and Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) are hosting two days of consultations on the revision of the Fisheries Act 2014 and Fisheries Regulations 1987.   Hybrid meeting with virtual option.  \nDates: 23rd and 24th November 2022\nTime: 08:30 to 16:00\nLocation:  International Conference Centre of Seychelles (ICCS)\, Room 2\nVirtual:  Zoom\nZoom link – please email the Seychelles Fishing Authority\, below \nAgenda – please email the Seychelles Fishing Authority\, below \nEvent Objectives: The Ministry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy (MFBE)\, and the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) cordially invite you to participate in a two-day consultative meeting\, to discuss the revision of the Fisheries Act 2014 and Fisheries Regulations 1987. \nRSVP\nFor any inquiries and to confirm your attendance please email the Seychelles Fishing Authority\, below URL:https://seymsp.com/event/mfbe-and-sfa-fisheries-act-review-consultations/ LOCATION:ICCS Room 2\, Latanier Rd\, Victoria\, Mahe\, Seychelles ORGANIZER;CN="Seychelles Fishing Authority":MAILTO:yroucou@sfa.sc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221124T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221124T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20221118T133737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T133737Z UID:3113-1669280400-1669305600@seymsp.com SUMMARY:Fisheries Act review consultation Day 2 DESCRIPTION:The Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy (MFBE) and Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) are hosting two days of consultations on the revision of the Fisheries Act 2014 and Fisheries Regulations 1987.   Hybrid meeting with virtual option.  \nDates: 23rd and 24th November 2022\nTime: 08:30 to 16:00\nLocation:  International Conference Centre of Seychelles (ICCS)\, Room 2\nVirtual:  Zoom\nZoom link – please email the Seychelles Fishing Authority\, below \nAgenda – please email the Seychelles Fishing Authority\, below \nEvent Objectives: The Ministry of Fisheries and the Blue Economy (MFBE)\, and the Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA) cordially invite you to participate in a two-day consultative meeting\, to discuss the revision of the Fisheries Act 2014 and Fisheries Regulations 1987. \nRSVP\nFor any inquiries and to confirm your attendance please email the Seychelles Fishing Authority\, below URL:https://seymsp.com/event/fisheries-act-review-consultation-day-2/ LOCATION:ICCS Room 2\, Latanier Rd\, Victoria\, Mahe\, Seychelles ORGANIZER;CN="Seychelles Fishing Authority":MAILTO:yroucou@sfa.sc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221125T110000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20221111T173326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T113533Z UID:3054-1669366800-1669374000@seymsp.com SUMMARY:MSP Executive Committee Meeting 30 DESCRIPTION:EC Meeting #30 \nDate: Friday 25 November 2022\nTime: 9:00 – 11:00 AM\nLocation:  Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy (MFBE) meeting room \nDraft Agenda: Coming soon\nMeeting Objectives: Coming soon \nRefreshments provided.\nPlease RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-executive-committee-meeting-30/ LOCATION:Ministry Fisheries and Blue Economy (MFBE)\, Seychelles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221125T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20221118T125945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T133341Z UID:3090-1669366800-1669395600@seymsp.com SUMMARY:Fishery Q&A for MSP Management Plans Zone 2 DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO ALL STAKEHOLDERS \nFishery Landing Sites – Q & A Sessions\nHosted by the Ministry of Agriculture\, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) under the SWIOFish3 programme for the project: \n“Development of Management Plans for Sustainable Use Areas ( MSP Zone 2) designated under the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative” \nDate: 25 and 26 November 2022\nTime: daytime\nLocation:  various fishery landing sites around Mahe \nAgenda – please email the organisers\, below \nEvent Objectives: The Ministry of Agriculture\, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) and the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative (SMSP) would like to invite you to participate in the development of the draft site management plans for three Sustainable Use (Zone 2) areas designated under the SMSP. There will be a series of opportunities for you to participate in this planning process\, including open information and Q&A sessions\, as well as participatory planning workshops where local expert knowledge will be shared through focused interactive discussions. These events will provide the opportunity for your needs\, priorities and concerns to be considered during the management plan development processes. \nThe Fishery landing Q&A sessions are aimed at engaging with local fishers operating out of Mahé who are unable to attend a full-day workshop. \nThis event is open to all stakeholders \nOrganisers and RSVP\nFor any inquiries and to confirm your attendance please email the organisers below.  URL:https://seymsp.com/event/macce-and-swiofish3-fishery-qa-for-management-plans-zone-2/ LOCATION:Mahe Island\, Seychelles ORGANIZER;CN="Jude Bijoux":MAILTO:judebijoux@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221126T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221126T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20221118T132327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T132730Z UID:3101-1669453200-1669482000@seymsp.com SUMMARY:Fishery Q&A for MSP Management Plans Zone 2 DESCRIPTION:OPEN TO ALL STAKEHOLDERS \nFishery Landing Sites – Q & A Sessions \nHosted by the Ministry of Agriculture\, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) under the SWIOFish3 programme for the project: \n“Development of Management Plans for Sustainable Use Areas ( MSP Zone 2) designated under the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative” \nDate: 25 and 26 November 2022\nTime: daytime\nLocation:  various fishery landing sites around Mahe \nAgenda – please email the organisers\, below \nEvent Objectives: The Ministry of Agriculture\, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) and the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative (SMSP) would like to invite you to participate in the development of the draft site management plans for three Sustainable Use (Zone 2) areas designated under the SMSP. There will be a series of opportunities for you to participate in this planning process\, including open information and Q&A sessions\, as well as participatory planning workshops where local expert knowledge will be shared through focused interactive discussions. These events will provide the opportunity for your needs\, priorities and concerns to be considered during the management plan development processes. \nThe Fishery landing Q&A sessions are aimed at engaging with local fishers operating out of Mahé who are unable to attend a full-day workshop. \nThis event is open to all stakeholders \nOrganisers and RSVP\nFor any inquiries and to confirm your attendance please email the organisers below.  URL:https://seymsp.com/event/macce-and-swiofish3-fishery-qa-msp-management-plans-zone-2/ LOCATION:Mahe Island\, Seychelles ORGANIZER;CN="Jude Bijoux":MAILTO:judebijoux@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221128T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221128T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20221127T214311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T214311Z UID:3144-1669626000-1669647600@seymsp.com SUMMARY:Public Drop In for MSP Zone 2 Management Plans DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to a:  \nPUBLIC INFORMATION DROP IN\nHosted by the Ministry of Agriculture\, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) under the SWIOFish3 programme for the project: \n“Development of Management Plans for Sustainable Use Areas ( MSP Zone 2) designated under the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative” \nDate: 28 November 2022\nTime: 09:00 to 15:00.  Please contact organisers\,\nLocation:  Post Office\, Victoria \nEvent Objectives: The Ministry of Agriculture\, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) and the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative (SMSP) would like to invite you to participate in the development of the draft site management plans for three Sustainable Use (Zone 2) areas designated under the SMSP. There will be a series of opportunities for you to participate in this planning process\, including open information and Q&A sessions\, as well as participatory planning workshops where local expert knowledge will be shared through focused interactive discussions. These events will provide the opportunity for your needs\, priorities and concerns to be considered during the management plan development processes. \nThe public information drop in allows for any stakeholder to drop-in and discuss the sustainable use area planning process or get more information on the sustainable use areas and the SMSP. \nThis event is open to all stakeholders and members of the public.  \nOrganisers and RSVP\nFor any inquiries and to confirm your attendance please email the organisers below.  URL:https://seymsp.com/event/public-drop-in-for-msp-zone-2-management-plans/ LOCATION:Post Office\, Freedom Square\, Victoria\, Mahe\, Seychelles ORGANIZER;CN="Jude Bijoux":MAILTO:judebijoux@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221129T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20221123T095007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T100133Z UID:3135-1669712400-1669737600@seymsp.com SUMMARY:MSP Zone 2 Management Plan workshop for Farquhar Archipelago DESCRIPTION:Planning Workshop for Farquhar Archipelago MSP Zone 2 (Sustainable Use) \nHosted by the Ministry of Agriculture\, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) under the SWIOFish3 programme for the project: \n“Development of Management Plans for Sustainable Use Areas ( MSP Zone 2) designated under the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative” \nDate: 29 November 2022\nTime: 09:00 – 16:00 PM\nLocation:  Eden Bleu Conference Room\, Eden Bleu Hotel\, Victoria \nAgenda – please email the organisers\, below \nEvent Objectives: The Ministry of Agriculture\, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) and the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative (SMSP) would like to invite you to participate in the development of the draft site management plans for three Sustainable Use (Zone 2) areas designated under the SMSP. There will be a series of opportunities for you to participate in this planning process\, including open information and Q&A sessions\, as well as participatory planning workshops where local expert knowledge will be shared through focused interactive discussions. These events will provide the opportunity for your needs\, priorities and concerns to be considered during the management plan development processes. \nThe planning workshop for Farquhar Archipelago will be focused on this sustainable use area and will be interactive full days with participatory sessions for sharing of local knowledge and expertise. These sessions will be critically important to guide the development of the management plans. Background materials will be provided to participants before the workshops so that they have enough time to consult with their constituents/colleagues and prepare for the discussions. \nThe planning workshops have limited spaces and therefore it would be appreciated if invitees or their nominated representatives could kindly RSVP at the soonest. \nOrganisers and RSVP\nFor any inquiries and to confirm your attendance please email the organisers below.  URL:https://seymsp.com/event/3135/ LOCATION:Eden Bleu Hotel\, Mahe\, Seychelles ORGANIZER;CN="Jude Bijoux":MAILTO:judebijoux@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221202T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20221129T093616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T093616Z UID:3146-1669971600-1669996800@seymsp.com SUMMARY:MSP Zone 2 Management Plan workshop for Amirantes to Fortune Bank DESCRIPTION:Planning Workshop for Amirantes to Fortune Bank MSP Zone 2 (Sustainable Use) \nHosted by the Ministry of Agriculture\, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) under the SWIOFish3 programme for the project: \n“Development of Management Plans for Sustainable Use Areas (MSP Zone 2) designated under the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative” \nDate: Friday 2nd December 2022\nTime: 09:00 – 16:00 PM\nLocation:  Story Hotel\, Beau Vallon\, Mahé \nAgenda – please email the organisers. Draft Agenda – click here \nEvent Objectives: The Ministry of Agriculture\, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) and the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative (SMSP) would like to invite you to participate in the development of the draft site management plans for three Sustainable Use (Zone 2) areas designated under the SMSP. There will be a series of opportunities for you to participate in this planning process\, including open information and Q&A sessions\, as well as participatory planning workshops where local expert knowledge will be shared through focused interactive discussions. These events will provide the opportunity for your needs\, priorities and concerns to be considered during the management plan development processes. \nThe planning workshop for Amirantes to Fortune Bank (“Sustainable Use” area) will be focused on this sustainable use area and will be interactive full days with participatory sessions for sharing of local knowledge and expertise. These sessions will be critically important to guide the development of the management plans. Background materials will be provided to participants before the workshops so that they have enough time to consult with their constituents/colleagues and prepare for the discussions. \nThe planning workshops have limited spaces and therefore it would be appreciated if invitees or their nominated representatives could kindly RSVP at the soonest. \nOrganisers and RSVP\nFor any inquiries and to confirm your attendance please email the organisers below.  URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-zone-2-management-plan-workshop-for-amirantes-to-fortune-bank/ LOCATION:Story Hotel\, Beau Vallon\, Seychelles ORGANIZER;CN="Jude Bijoux":MAILTO:judebijoux@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221206T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20221129T094236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T094236Z UID:3150-1670317200-1670342400@seymsp.com SUMMARY:MSP Zone 2 Management Plan workshop for Cosmoledo and Stove DESCRIPTION:Planning Workshop for Cosmoledo and Astove Archipelago MSP Zone 2 (Sustainable Use) \nHosted by the Ministry of Agriculture\, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) under the SWIOFish3 programme for the project: \n“Development of Management Plans for Sustainable Use Areas (MSP Zone 2) designated under the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative” \nDate: Tuesday\, 6th December 2022\nTime: 09:00 – 16:00 PM\nLocation:  International Conference Centre Seychelles\, ICCS\, Victoria \nAgenda – please email the organisers. Draft Agenda – click here \nEvent Objectives: The Ministry of Agriculture\, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) and the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative (SMSP) would like to invite you to participate in the development of the draft site management plans for three Sustainable Use (Zone 2) areas designated under the SMSP. There will be a series of opportunities for you to participate in this planning process\, including open information and Q&A sessions\, as well as participatory planning workshops where local expert knowledge will be shared through focused interactive discussions. These events will provide the opportunity for your needs\, priorities and concerns to be considered during the management plan development processes. \nThe planning workshop for Cosmoledo and Astove Archipelago (“Sustainable Use” area) will be focused on this sustainable use area and will be interactive full days with participatory sessions for sharing of local knowledge and expertise. These sessions will be critically important to guide the development of the management plans. Background materials will be provided to participants before the workshops so that they have enough time to consult with their constituents/colleagues and prepare for the discussions. \nThe planning workshops have limited spaces and therefore it would be appreciated if invitees or their nominated representatives could kindly RSVP at the soonest. \nOrganisers and RSVP\nFor any inquiries and to confirm your attendance please email the organisers below.  URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-zone-2-management-plan-workshop-for-cosmoledo-and-stove/ LOCATION:ICCS\, Victoria\, Seychelles ORGANIZER;CN="Jude Bijoux":MAILTO:judebijoux@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20221129T100158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T100158Z UID:3159-1670403600-1670414400@seymsp.com SUMMARY:MACCE workshop - Plastic Pollution and Marine Litter DESCRIPTION:Workshop Invitation from MACCE \n“To develop a National Action Plan and National Source Inventory on Plastic Pollution and Marine Litter” \nDate: Wednesday\, 7th December 2022\nTime: 09:00 to 12:00\nLocation:  Hilton Double Tree Alamanda Resort & Spa \nAgenda: please email organisers \nInvitation: please click here for PDF \nOrganisers: Rita Lesperance and Erin Victor\, MACCE \nThe Ministry of Agriculture\, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) cordially invite you to participate in technical consultative workshop to discuss the  “National Action Plan and National Source Inventory on Plastic Pollution and Marine Litter”. \nThis is a follow up from the workshop held in March 2022 and facilitators will present the results of the data collection which took place in October.  During the workshop the proposed recommendations and the way forward in the implementation of an action plan will also be presented. \nEvent Objectives: \n\nStrengthen the knowledge base of plastic sources\, pathways and accumulation areas in Seychelles:\nEnhance the national capacity to collect data\, monitor\, trends;\nTrack information related to plastic pollution\, in relation to Sustainable Development Goal Indicator 14.1.1 on marine plastic in order to empower decision-makers by strengthening the evidence base for policy-making associated with plastic pollution and micro plastics.\n\nRSVP\nFor any inquiries and to confirm your attendance please email Rita Lesperance \, Erine Victor \n  URL:https://seymsp.com/event/macce-workshop-plastic-pollution-and-marine-litter/ LOCATION:Hilton Double Tree Allamanda Resort and Spa\, Seychelles ORGANIZER;CN="R. Lesperance":MAILTO:r.lesperance@env.gov.sc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20221207T012738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T012738Z UID:3171-1670403600-1670428800@seymsp.com SUMMARY:MACCE and SMSP workshop: management options for Sustainable Use areas DESCRIPTION:Ministry of Agriculture\, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) and the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative (SMSP) invite stakeholders to an additional consultation workshop. \nThis additional workshop will bring together the input from earlier planning workshops so key stakeholders and experts can provide knowledge and advice to guide the development of the management options for multiple sustainable uses. \nThe workshop has limited places\, and therefore it would be appreciated if invitees or their nominated representative could RSVP by replying to Jude Bijoux  (judebijoux@gmail.com) by Monday 5th December 2022 and state who will be attending the ‘solutions’ workshop. \nDate: Wed 7 December 2022\nLocation: ICCS URL:https://seymsp.com/event/macce-and-smsp-workshop-management-options-for-sustainable-use-areas/ LOCATION:ICCS Room 2\, Latanier Rd\, Victoria\, Mahe\, Seychelles ORGANIZER;CN="Jude Bijoux":MAILTO:judebijoux@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20221213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221213T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20221207T010738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T003141Z UID:3165-1670940000-1670949000@seymsp.com SUMMARY:Seychelles Island Foundation: Public lecture on Aldabra's mangrove and coastlines DESCRIPTION:Dear SIF Supporters & Partners\, \nOn behalf of the Seychelles Islands Foundation\, we wish to invite you to: \nAldabra’s mangrove and coastline – what they tell us\nDr. Annabelle Constance\, University of Zurich\, UniSey Alumni \nDate: Tuesday 13 December 2022\nLocation: UniSey Auditorium\, Anse Royale \nKindly find attached a tentative programme for your perusal. We would be most grateful if you could send an email to events@sif.sc to reserve your seat in-person due to limited space or join virtually via this Zoom link \nMeeting ID: 818 5323 0543\nPasscode: 935882 \nWe look forward to your participation.\nRefreshments provided. \nPublic events\, seminars and workshops are shared on the SMSP website to assist with sharing information about Seychelles ocean\, blue economy\, and conservation.  \n \n  URL:https://seymsp.com/event/seychelles-island-foundation-public-lecture-on-aldabras-mangrove-and-coastlines/ ORGANIZER;CN="Seychelles Island Foundation":MAILTO:events@sif.sc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230116T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230116T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20230116T003707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T003707Z UID:3201-1673857800-1673886600@seymsp.com SUMMARY:MFBE and SFA: Sport and Rec Fishing workshop DESCRIPTION:Workshop:  “Assessment of the economic and social importance of Seychelles’ sport and recreational fishery” hosted by the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy. \n Date: Monday\, 16 January 2023\nTime:please contact organiser\nLocation:  STC Conference Centre \nDraft Agenda – please email santoine@sfa.sc \nEvent Objectives: The Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy\, and the Seychelles Fishing Authority\, is pleased to invite you to the validation workshop for Assessment of the economic and social importance of Seychelles’ sport and recreational fishery carried out by Advance Africa Management Services. \nRSVP\nFor any inquiries and to confirm your attendance please email santoine@sfa.sc URL:https://seymsp.com/event/mfbe-and-sfa-sport-and-rec-fishing-workshop/ LOCATION:STC Conference Room\, Latanier Rd\, Victoria\, Mahe\, Seychelles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230123T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230123T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20230116T004101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T004101Z UID:3203-1674462600-1674491400@seymsp.com SUMMARY:MACCE: Wild Animals and Birds Protection Act validation workshop DESCRIPTION:“Review and update of the Wild Animals and Birds Protection Act” hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture\, Climate Change and Environment. \nDate: Monday\, 23rd January 2023\nTime: please contact the organiser\nLocation:  Eden Blue Conference room \nDraft Agenda – please email a.dias@env.gov.sc \nEvent Objectives: The Ministry of Agriculture\, Climate Change and Environment\, is pleased to invite you to the validation workshop for review and update of the Wild Animals and Birds Protection Act carried out by Island Legal Solutions. \nRSVP\nFor any inquiries and to confirm your attendance please email a.dias@env.gov.sc \n  URL:https://seymsp.com/event/macce-wild-animals-and-birds-protection-act-validation-workshop/ LOCATION:Eden Bleu Hotel\, Mahe\, Seychelles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230124T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230124T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20230116T002528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T002528Z UID:3197-1674550800-1674579600@seymsp.com SUMMARY:SFA: Fisheries Act and Regulations workshop DESCRIPTION:The Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy\, and the Seychelles Fishing Authority is holding the  Second Round of Stakeholders Consultation Workshop. Please see the event organizer below to confirm attendance. \n“Revision of Fisheries Act-Draft Act and Regulations” hosted by the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy. \nDate: 24-25th January 2023\nLocation:  Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa\, Beau Vallon.\nDraft Agenda – please email sradegonde@gov.sc \nEvent Objectives: The Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy\, and the Seychelles Fishing Authority\, is pleased to invite you to the second round of stakeholders consultation to discuss the proposed revision to the Seychelles Fisheries Act and associated regulations. This will be a one and a half day workshop. \nRSVP by 12th January 2023\nFor any inquiries and to confirm your attendance please email sradegonde@gov.sc URL:https://seymsp.com/event/sfa-fisheries-act-and-regulations-workshop/ LOCATION:Savoy Hotel\, Beau Vallon\, Seychelles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230126T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230126T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20221219T185751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T150339Z UID:3193-1674745200-1674748800@seymsp.com SUMMARY:MSP Executive Committee Meeting 31 DESCRIPTION:EC Meeting #31 \nDate: Thursday 26 January 2023\nTime: 3:00 to 4:00 PM\nLocation:  Hybrid; MFBE and Zoom meeting\nAgenda: Click here URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-executive-committee-meeting-31/ LOCATION:Ministry Fisheries and Blue Economy (MFBE)\, Seychelles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230302T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230302T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20230302T053948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T053948Z UID:3226-1677747600-1677772800@seymsp.com SUMMARY:SFA workshop: Seychelles Tuna Fishery Management Plan DESCRIPTION:EVENT: Workshop on the Preparation of the Seychelles Tuna Fishery Management Plan \nDates: 2nd and 3rd March 2023\nTime:  09:00 to 16:00\nLocation: Eden Bleu Conference Room with option for virtual attendance \nOrganiser: Seychelles fishing Authority \nPurpose: This workshop will be on the Tuna Management Plan and will focus on: \n\nIdentification and prioritisation of issues in the Seychelles tuna fisheries\nDefining the scope\, vision\, purpose and objectives for the plan\nMeans for strengthening national integration of existing IOTC measures\nIdentifying and prioritising options for new conservation and management measures.\nKey considerations for the MCS protocol\nThe Plan’s Performance Measurement System and setting up of the PMS working group.\n\nProposed Agenda: click here \nRSVP: esocrate@sfa.sc URL:https://seymsp.com/event/sfa-workshop-seychelles-tuna-fishery-management-plan/ LOCATION:Eden Bleu Hotel\, Mahe\, Seychelles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230303T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230303T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20230302T054141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T054141Z UID:3230-1677830400-1677859200@seymsp.com SUMMARY:SFA Workshop: Seychelles Tuna Fishery Management Plan DESCRIPTION:EVENT: Workshop on the Preparation of the Seychelles Tuna Fishery Management Plan \nDates: 2nd and 3rd March 2023\nTime:  09:00 to 16:00\nLocation: Eden Bleu Conference Room with option for virtual attendance \nOrganiser: Seychelles fishing Authority \nPurpose: This workshop will be on the Tuna Management Plan and will focus on: \n\nIdentification and prioritisation of issues in the Seychelles tuna fisheries\nDefining the scope\, vision\, purpose and objectives for the plan\nMeans for strengthening national integration of existing IOTC measures\nIdentifying and prioritising options for new conservation and management measures.\nKey considerations for the MCS protocol\nThe Plan’s Performance Measurement System and setting up of the PMS working group.\n\nProposed Agenda: click here \nRSVP: esocrate@sfa.sc URL:https://seymsp.com/event/sfa-workshop-seychelles-tuna-fishery-management-plan-2/ LOCATION:Eden Bleu Hotel\, Mahe\, Seychelles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230306T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230306T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T172554 CREATED:20230116T004426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T143136Z UID:3205-1678114800-1678118400@seymsp.com SUMMARY:MSP Executive Committee Meeting 32 DESCRIPTION:Executive Committee Meeting #32 \nDate: Monday 6 March 2023 \nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 PM \nLocation:  Virtual meeting \nAgenda – click here \nDraft Meeting Objectives: \n\nApproval for 2023 High-level Workplan and decisions for items in SMSP Action Plan in Q1\nPlanning for consulations in March 2023\nUpdate on key activities and dependencies\n\nPlease RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-executive-committee-meeting-32/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting\, Seychelles END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR