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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230613T160000
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SUMMARY:MSP Steering Committee Meeting 30
DESCRIPTION:MSP Steering Committee Meeting #30\, with Technical Working Group #22 \nDate:  Tuesday 13 June 2023\nTime: 1:00 – 4:00 PM (Seychelles local time)\nLocation:  Virtual with Zoom link\, will be provided \nDraft Agenda – Coming soon \nDRAFT Meeting Objectives: \n\nAllowable Activities Tables: Zone 1\, Zone 2\, Zone 3\nGeneral Management Considerations\nArea-based Management Considerations\n\n Please RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-steering-committee-30/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting\, Seychelles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230620T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T085119Z
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SUMMARY:MSP Executive Committee Meeting 37
DESCRIPTION:MSP Executive Committee Meeting #37 \nDate: Tuesday 20th June 2023 \nTime: 10:00 – 11:00 AM \nLocation:  MACCE Conference Room\, 2nd Floor\, Room 51\, Kingsgate House \nAgenda: click here \nMeeting Objectives: \n\nApproval for June 2023 consultations\nAction items and key activities for Q2 of 2023 workplan\n\nPlease RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-executive-committee-37/
LOCATION:Ministry Agriculture\, Climate Change\, Environment (MACCE)\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230622T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20230614T004240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T084927Z
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SUMMARY:MSP Steering Committee Meeting 31
DESCRIPTION:MSP Steering Committee Meeting #31\, with Technical Working Group #23 \nDate: Thursday 22 June 2023\nTime: 9:00 – 4:00 PM (Seychelles local time); Registration open 08:30 AM\nLocation:  Eden Bleu Hotel\, Conference Room main floor \nAgenda – Click here \nMeeting Objectives: \n\nTo finalise Allowable Activities Tables Zone 1\, 2 and 3 and all associated documents: Codes\, Master List of Definitions\, General and Area-based Management Considerations.\nRecommendations to Steering Committee for SC meeting #32\nTo identify SMSP Implementation priorities from the SMSP Policy\n\n Please RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-steering-committee-meeting-31/
LOCATION:Eden Bleu Hotel\, Mahe\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230626T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230626T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20230614T004720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T094757Z
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SUMMARY:MSP Steering Committee Meeting 32
DESCRIPTION:MSP Steering Committee Meeting #32 \nDate: Monday 26 June 2023\nTime: 09:00 – 11:00 AM  (Seychelles local time)\nLocation:  Eden Bleu Hotel\, conference room main floor \nAgenda – click here \nMeeting Objectives: \n\nTo review recommendations from SC and TWG on Allowable Activities Tables Zone 1\, 2 and 3 and all associated documents: Codes\, Master List of Definitions\, General and Area-based Management Considerations.\nTo provide the Steering Committee recommendations to Executive Committee on finalizing Allowable Activities Tables\n\n Please RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims \nRefreshments and snacks provided.
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-steering-committee-meeting-32/
LOCATION:Eden Bleu Hotel\, Mahe\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20230608T163416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T163416Z
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SUMMARY:MSP Executive Committee Meeting 38
DESCRIPTION:Executive Committee Meeting #38 \nDate: Tuesday 27 June 2023 \nTime: 2:00 – 4:00 PM \nLocation:  MACCE Conference Room\, 2nd floor\, Room 51\, Kingsgate House \nDraft Agenda – Coming soon \nMeeting Objectives – Coming soon \nPlease RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-executive-committee-meeting-38/
LOCATION:Ministry Agriculture\, Climate Change\, Environment (MACCE)\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20230712T031301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T031301Z
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SUMMARY:MFBE Fisheries Sector Policy and Strategy Validation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Half-day Validation Workshop for Fisheries Sector Policy and Strategy \nFurther to the series of stakeholder consultations undertaken by Professor Thomas Hecht to review of the Fisheries Policy and Strategy (2019) on behalf of the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy\, the Ministry is pleased to invite you to the Review of the Fisheries Sector Policy and Strategy Stakeholder Validation Workshop. \nDate: 12th July 2023\nTime: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM\nLocation:  STC Conference Room + Virtually by Zoom \nOrganiser: Ministry of Fisheries & Blue Economy \nAgenda: click here \nRSVP: please confirm your attendance by emailing sradegonde@gov.sc
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/mfbe-fisheries-sector-policy-and-strategy-validation-workshop/
LOCATION:STC Conference Room\, Latanier Rd\, Victoria\, Mahe\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230815
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20230710T143537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T104703Z
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SUMMARY:Public Consultations OPEN - Sustainable Use Areas Management Plans
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWith 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. \nStakeholder 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. \nDRAFT Management Plans for three Sustainable Use Areas (Zone 2) \n\nAmirantes to Fortune Bank Sustainable Use Area\nCosmoledo and Astove Archipelago Sustainable Use Area\nFarquhar Archipelago Sustainable Use Area\n\nComment Period: 14th July to 14th August 2023 \nComment Submission Closing Date: 14th August 2023 at 11:59 PM (Seychelles time) \nDraft Management Plans and Comment Forms: click this link \nContact: Ministry Agriculture\, Climate Change and Environment.   Ms. Ashley Dias \nFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ): click this link
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/public-consultations-sustainable-use-areas-management-plans/
LOCATION:Public Comment Period\, Seychelles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230727T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20230614T005059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T005059Z
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SUMMARY:MSP Executive Committee Meeting 39
DESCRIPTION:Executive Committee Meeting #39\nMonthly Information and Update meeting \nDate: Thursday 27 July 2023\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 PM\, local time\nLocation: Virtually \nDraft Agenda – provided in July \nMeeting Objectives – provided in July \nPlease RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-executive-committee-meeting-39/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting\, Seychelles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230814T235900
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230821T235900
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20230807T105403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T113947Z
UID:3498-1692057540-1692662340@seymsp.com
SUMMARY:Public Consultations CLOSE – Sustainable Use Areas Management Plans
DESCRIPTION:C2O and MACCE have extended the period for online consultation for the three Sustainable Use Area DRAFT management plans by ONE WEEK. \nConsultation will now close at 11:59pm on Monday 14 August 2023 (Seychelles time). \nAs a reminder consultation is open to all stakeholders and interested public to review and comment on three DRAFT management plans for Sustainable Use Areas (Zone 2) from the Seychelles MSP Initiative: \n\nAmirantes to Fortune Bank Sustainable Use Area\,\nCosmoledo and Astove Archipelago Sustainable Use Area\, and\nFarquhar Archipelago Sustainable Use Area.\n\nThis round of consultation is online-based only. \nYou can access the DRAFT plans and feedback forms via:  Management Plans \nWe look forward to your continued participation in this important process and to receiving your comments for the future management of these important marine areas in the Seychelles. \nC2O Fisheries team
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/public-consultations-extended-one-week-sustainable-use-areas-management-plans/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230831T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20230614T005350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T020057Z
UID:3352-1693494000-1693497600@seymsp.com
SUMMARY:MSP Executive Committee Meeting 40
DESCRIPTION:SMSP Executive Committee Meeting #40\nInformational Meeting \nDate: Thursday 31 August 2023\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 PM\, local time\nLocation: Virtual meeting \nAgenda: click here to view or download \nInformation Session Objectives:\n \n\nUpdates and discussion on key activities for Q3 from 2023 Workplan (July-Sept)\nFollow up on action items from EC#38 & EC#39\n\nPlease RSVP to Dr. Joanna Smith
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-executive-committee-meeting-40/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231030T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231030T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20230830T020433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T012115Z
UID:3518-1698674400-1698681600@seymsp.com
SUMMARY:MSP Executive Committee Meeting 41
DESCRIPTION:Executive Committee Meeting #41 \nDate: Monday 30th October 2023 \nTime: 2:00 – 4:00 PM \nLocation:  Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy (MFBE) Meeting Room \nDraft Agenda – Click here to view or download \nMeeting Objectives:  \n\nApproval for Nov 2023 consultations\nApproval to present options to finalise Allowable Activities Tables\nUpdates and key activities for Q3 and Q4 of the SMSP 2023 High-level Workplan\n\nPlease RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-executive-committee-meeting-42/
LOCATION:Ministry Fisheries and Blue Economy (MFBE)\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231102T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20231025T014418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T021342Z
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SUMMARY:MSP Steering Committee Meeting 33
DESCRIPTION:MSP Steering Committee Meeting #33\, with Technical Working Group #24 \nDate: Thursday 2 November and Friday 3 November 2023\nTime: 9:00 – 4:00 PM (Seychelles local time); Registration open 08:30 AM\nLocation:  Eden Bleu Hotel\, Conference Room main floor \nAgenda – coming soon \nMeeting Objectives: \n\nTo finalise Allowable Activities Tables Zone 1\, 2 and 3 for subsistence fishing and jet skis\nDecision matrix for implementation of the MSP\nTo identify SMSP Implementation priorities from the SMSP Policy and SMART objective indicators\n\n Please RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims \nRefreshments and lunch served.
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-steering-committee-meeting-33/
LOCATION:Eden Bleu Hotel\, Mahe\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231103T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20231025T014540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T014540Z
UID:3541-1699000200-1699027200@seymsp.com
SUMMARY:MSP Steering Committee Meeting 33
DESCRIPTION:MSP Steering Committee Meeting #33\, with Technical Working Group #24 \nDate: Thursday 2 November and Friday 3 November 2023\nTime: 9:00 – 4:00 PM (Seychelles local time); Registration open 08:30 AM\nLocation:  Eden Bleu Hotel\, Conference Room main floor \nAgenda – coming soon \nMeeting Objectives: \n\nTo finalise Allowable Activities Tables Zone 1\, 2 and 3 for subsistence fishing and jet skis\nDecision matrix for implementation of the MSP\nTo identify SMSP Implementation priorities from the SMSP Policy and SMART objective indicators\n\n Please RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims \nRefreshments and lunch served.
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-steering-committee-meeting-33-2/
LOCATION:Eden Bleu Hotel\, Mahe\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20231025T021245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T055646Z
UID:3546-1699345800-1699362000@seymsp.com
SUMMARY:MSP Steering Committee Meeting 34
DESCRIPTION:MSP Steering Committee Meeting #34 \nDate: \nTime: 9:00 am to 1 PM (Seychelles local time); Registration open 08:30 AM\nLocation:  Eden Bleu Hotel\, Indigo Conference Room\, main floor \nAgenda – click here \nMeeting Objectives: \n\n\n\nTo review recommendations from SC and TWG on Allowable Activities Tables Zone 1 and\nTo define terms related to subsistence fishing: resident\, commercial activity.\nTo provide SC recommendations to Executive Committee on finalizing Allowable Activities Tables.\n\n\n\n Please RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-steering-committee-meeting-34/
LOCATION:Eden Bleu Hotel\, Mahe\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20230830T020613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T062942Z
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SUMMARY:MSP Executive Committee Meeting 42
DESCRIPTION:Executive Committee Meeting #42 \nDate: Thursday 9 November 2023 \nTime: 2:00 – 4:00 PM \nLocation: Ministry of Agriculture\, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE)\, Kingsgate House\, 2nd floor\, Room 51 \nAgenda – click here to view or download \nMeeting Objectives: \n\nSummary of Nov 2023 in-person consultations.\nApproval of Allowable Activities Tables and associated documents.\nDate for SMSP to be signed into law and implementation begins.\n\nPlease RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-executive-committee-meeting-43/
LOCATION:MACCE\, Kingsgate House\, 2nd Floor\, Room 51\, Victoria\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20231108T060141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T105736Z
UID:3555-1700834400-1700841600@seymsp.com
SUMMARY:MSP Executive Committee Meeting 43
DESCRIPTION:SMSP Executive Committee Meeting #43 \n \nDate: Friday 24th November 2023\nTime: 2:00 – 4:00 PM\, local time\nLocation: Virtual meeting \nAgenda: click here \nMeeting Objectives:\n \n\n\n\nApproval of Allowable Activities Tables and associated documents.\nDate for SMSP to be signed into law and implementation begins\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-executive-committee-meeting-43-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231221T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20231108T061208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T035602Z
UID:3561-1703170800-1703174400@seymsp.com
SUMMARY:MSP Executive Committee Meeting 44
DESCRIPTION:SMSP Executive Committee Meeting #44\nInformational Meeting \nDate: Thursday 21st December 2023\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 PM\, local time\nLocation: Virtual meeting \nAgenda: click here \nInformation Session Objectives:\n \n\nUpdates and discussion on key activities for 2023 Workplan\nInformation on additional activities\, projects and contracts\n\nPlease RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-executive-committee-meeting-44/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240125T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20231108T061536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T205908Z
UID:3563-1706194800-1706198400@seymsp.com
SUMMARY:MSP Executive Committee Meeting 45
DESCRIPTION:SMSP Executive Committee Meeting #45\n \nDate: Thursday 25th January 2024\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 PM\, local time\nLocation: Virtual meeting \nAgenda: available soon \nMeeting Objectives:\n \n\nApproval of 2024 High Level Workplace [For Decision]\nDates for next round of in-person consultations [For Decision]\nDiscussion of timeline for date of MSP to be signed into law in 2024\n\nPlease RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-executive-committee-meeting-45/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240229T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240229T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20231229T210309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T015833Z
UID:3606-1709218800-1709222400@seymsp.com
SUMMARY:MSP Executive Committee Meeting 46
DESCRIPTION:SMSP Executive Committee Meeting #46\nRegular Meeting (Quorum needed) \nDate: Thursday 29 February 2024\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 PM\, local time\nLocation: Virtual meeting \nAgenda: click here \nMeeting Objectives:\n \n\n\n\nReview key activities during Q1-2024\nReview and approve 2024 High-level Workplan [For Decision]\nDiscuss and approve dates for next round of SMSP stakeholder consultations [For Decision]\nInformation on additional activities\, projects and contracts\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/smsp-executive-committee-meeting-46/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting\, Seychelles
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240314T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20240228T022958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T022958Z
UID:3626-1710405000-1710421200@seymsp.com
SUMMARY:Roll out of the NRC Act (2022)
DESCRIPTION:Rolling out of the Nature Reserves and Conservancy (NRC) Act 2022 \nDate: 14th March 2024\nTime: 08:30 to 13:00\nLocation: Eden Blue Conference room + Hybrid by zoom \nThe Department of Environment is pleased to invite you to a stakeholder workshop in regards to the rolling out of the Nature Reserves and Conservancy Act 2022.  Kindly nominate ONE participant from your organization to attend. Participants will also be able to follow the workshop virtually should more persons wish to attend. Please RSVP by 11 March at 4 PM.  \nOrganiser: Department of Environment \nPurpose: The Department of Environment is pleased to invite you to a stakeholder workshop in regards to the rolling out of the Nature Reserves and Conservancy Act 2022. The following documents will be discussed: \nDocuments: \n\nThe Nature Reserves and Conservancy Act 2022 – click here for document\nThe Nature Reserves and Conservancy ( Further Criteria for classification of Protected Areas) Regulations 2023 – click here for document\nThe Nature Reserves and Conservancy Act 2022 ( Commencement) Notice 2023 – click here for document\n\nAgenda: The Agenda and zoom link will be circulated closer to the workshop date. \nRSVP: Kindly please confirm your attendance by 4 PM on 11th March 2024; please indicate who from your organization will be participating virtually as well. \nContact: Ashley Dias email:  a.dias@env.gov.sc
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/roll-out-of-the-nrc-act-2022/
LOCATION:Eden Bleu Hotel\, Mahe\, Seychelles
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240314T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20240228T023451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T023451Z
UID:3628-1710422100-1710432000@seymsp.com
SUMMARY:Validation workshop - Management Plan Template
DESCRIPTION:Validation of Management Plan Template Workshop \nDate: 14th March 2024\nTime: 13:15 to 16:00 PM\nLocation: Eden Blue Conference room + Hybrid by zoom \nOrganiser: Department of Environment in collaboration with SeyCCAT \nPurpose: The Department of Environment is pleased to invite you to a stakeholder workshop in regards to the Validation of the Management Plan Template\, supported by The Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT) through a  project entitled “Seychelles Marine Protected Area Network” which aims to support the development\, implementation and adaptive management of the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan (SMSP) within the Seychelles Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). \nKindly nominate ONE participant from your organization to attend. Participants will also be able to follow the workshop virtually should more persons wish to attend. \nAgenda: The Agenda and zoom link will be circulated closer to the workshop date. \nRSVP: please confirm your attendance by latest 4pm on 11thMarch 2024\, and please indicate who from your organization will be participating virtually as well. \nNote: For those of you already attending the NRC Act roll out workshop\, kind reminder to confirm attendance for both. \nContact: Ashley Dias\, email:  a.dias@env.gov.sc
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/validation-workshop-management-plan-template/
LOCATION:Eden Bleu Hotel\, Mahe\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20240321T010838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T010838Z
UID:3658-1710925200-1710950400@seymsp.com
SUMMARY:Validation Workshop: Tuna Fishery Management Plan
DESCRIPTION:Stakeholder validation workshop of the draft Seychelles Tuna Fishery Management Plan \nDate: 20th March 2024\nTime: 09:00 to 16:00\nLocation (hybrid): Eden Blue Conference Room / zoom \nOrganiser: Seychelles Fishing Authority \nPurpose: The purpose of the workshop is to present the penultimate draft of the Seychelles Sustainable Tuna Fishery Management Plan to stakeholders and to provide feedback on the comments that were received as part of the plan’s review process and to show how these comments have been integrated in the latest version. The workshop will also present an opportunity to discuss any outstanding issues and to agree on the way forward to finalise the plan\, obtain government endorsement\, and start its implementation. \nAgenda: click here \nRSVP: please confirm your attendance by emailing Betty Victor bvictor@sfa.sc  by 15th March 2024.
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/validation-workshop-tuna-fishery-management-plan/
LOCATION:Eden Bleu Hotel\, Mahe\, Seychelles
ORGANIZER;CN="Seychelles Fishing Authority":MAILTO:yroucou@sfa.sc
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20240321T011239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T011239Z
UID:3661-1710932400-1710943200@seymsp.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECM)
DESCRIPTION:Introductory Webinar on Fisheries-Related Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures in the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) \nDate: 20th March 2024\nTime: 11:00 to 14:00 EAT\nLocation: virtual \nOrganiser: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is collaborating with the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) \nPurpose: Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) are vital for the conservation and sustainable management of marine resources\, and this webinar aims to provide valuable insights into their significance and potential in the Western Indian Ocean\, specifically in relation to fisheries. \nOverview: During the Nairobi Convention Science to Policy Meeting held in Maputo\, Mozambique\, on December 5th – 7th\, 2023\, the importance of fisheries-related OECMs was underscored. Recognizing the diverse array of area-based fisheries management measures in use across the WIO region\, there is a growing need to identify and assess these measures for their potential as OECMs. To address this\, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is collaborating with the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) to facilitate knowledge exchange and stakeholder discussions on fisheries-related OECMs. \nAgenda: At registration link below \nRSVP: Please register here
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/webinar-other-effective-area-based-conservation-measures-oecm/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting\, Seychelles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240328T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20231229T210648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T011512Z
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SUMMARY:MSP Executive Committee Meeting 47
DESCRIPTION:SMSP Executive Committee Meeting #47\nInformational Meeting   \nDate: Thursday 28 March 2024\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 PM\, local time\nLocation: Virtual meeting – Zoom link \nAgenda: click here \nInformation Session Objectives:\n \n\nReview key activities for Q1 in 2024 High-level Workplan\nInformation on additional activities\, projects\, and contracts\n\nPlease RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-executive-committee-meeting-47/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240513
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20240411T030220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T170443Z
UID:3785-1713139200-1715558399@seymsp.com
SUMMARY:Public Review open: Denis Island Marine Management Plan
DESCRIPTION:Denis Island Marine Sustainable Use Area\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Green Island Foundation (GIF) invites the public to review and comment on draft Management Plans for three Sustainable Use Areas. \nWith support from the SeyCCAT through the Oceans5 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. \nThe draft management plan for Denis Island Marine Sustainable Use Area is being developed by consultants from Bee Ecological Consulting. \nStakeholder consultations for the Denis Island Marine Sustainable Use Areas Management Plan began in June 2023 and have led to the development of the DRAFT management plan\, ready for stakeholder and public comments. This public consultation phase is seeking further stakeholder feedback through an online comment portal.  \nStakeholders and the public are invited to review and comment on the DRAFT management plan for this Marine Sustainable Use Area (Zone 2) from the Seychelles MSP Initiative. The comment period will be open for 28 calendar days. \n\nComment Period: 15th April to 12th May 2024\nComment Period Closes: Sunday 12th May 2024 at 11:59 PM (Seychelles time).  \n\nTo review the Denis Island Marine SUA draft management plan and complete the online comment form:  click here \nGIF wants to hear from you and looks forward to receiving your comments for the future management of these important marine areas in the Seychelles.
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/public-review-denis-island-marine-management-plan/
LOCATION:Online Survey\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240502T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20240321T011708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T192739Z
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SUMMARY:MSP Executive Committee Meeting 48
DESCRIPTION:SMSP Executive Committee Meeting #48 \nDate: Thursday 2 May 2024\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 PM\, local time\nLocation: virtual meeting \nAgenda: click here \nMeeting Objectives:\n \n\nReview and approve “Final for Approval” Allowable Activities Tables (AAT) and associated documents.  No Quorum.  Added to EC #49 Agenda – Mon 20 May 2024\nReceive and update on SMSP Implementation Governance Mechanism (MACCE)\n\nPlease RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-executive-committee-meeting-48/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240512T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240512T235900
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20240411T030359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T170606Z
UID:3788-1715556600-1715558340@seymsp.com
SUMMARY:Public Review closes: Denis Island Marine Management Plan
DESCRIPTION:Denis Island Marine Sustainable Use Area\n\n\n\n\n\nWith support from the SeyCCAT through the Oceans5 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. \nThe draft management plan for Denis Island Marine Sustainable Use Area is being developed by consultants from Bee Ecological Consulting. \nStakeholder consultations for the Denis Island Marine Sustainable Use Areas Management Plan began in June 2023 and have led to the development of the DRAFT management plan\, ready for stakeholder and public comments. This public consultation phase is seeking further stakeholder feedback through an online portal. \nStakeholders and the public are invited to review and comment on the DRAFT management plan for this Marine Sustainable Use Area (Zone 2) from the Seychelles MSP Initiative. The comment period will be open for 28 calendar days. \n\nComment Period: 15th April to 12th May 2024\nComment Period Closes: Sunday 12th May 2024 at 11:59 PM (Seychelles time). 
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/public-review-closes-denis-island-marine-management-plan/
LOCATION:Online Survey\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240520T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20240321T011908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T015940Z
UID:3668-1716215400-1716220800@seymsp.com
SUMMARY:MSP Executive Committee Meeting 49
DESCRIPTION:SMSP Executive Committee Meeting #49\n \nDate: Monday 20th May 2024\nTime: 2:30 – 4:00 PM\, local time\nLocation: Virtual meeting – Zoom link provided to EC members. \nAgenda: Click here to view or download \nMeeting Objectives:\n \n\nReview and approve “Final for Approval” Allowable Activities Tables (AAT) and associated documents.  Quorum needed.\n\n  \nPlease RSVP to Ms. Helena Sims
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/msp-executive-committee-meeting-49/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240522T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20240325T235636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T235719Z
UID:3683-1716366600-1716393600@seymsp.com
SUMMARY:Seychelles Marine Science Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The first Seychelles Marine Science Symposium (or SMSS) will run from 22 – 23 May on Mahe\, Seychelles at Eden Bleu Hotel\, with a public science exhibition on the 24 May in Victoria. The goal of the symposium is to foster collaboration among the many different actors researching aspects of Seychelles’ vast marine zone. The event will consist of 66 in person and online oral presentations\, 31 poster presentations and 4 keynote talks. There will be more than 200 delegates present\, from 18 countries and 83 different organisations. Special scientific sessions are being organised by the Ocean Project on plastic pollution and SWIOFISH 3. \nMore information – click here\nUniversity of Seychelles event website – click here
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/seychelles-marine-science-symposium/
LOCATION:Eden Bleu Hotel\, Mahe\, Seychelles
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240523T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T114201
CREATED:20240325T235811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T235811Z
UID:3686-1716453000-1716480000@seymsp.com
SUMMARY:Seychelles Marine Science Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The first Seychelles Marine Science Symposium (or SMSS) will run from 22 – 23 May on Mahe\, Seychelles at Eden Bleu Hotel\, with a public science exhibition on the 24 May in Victoria. The goal of the symposium is to foster collaboration among the many different actors researching aspects of Seychelles’ vast marine zone. The event will consist of 66 in person and online oral presentations\, 31 poster presentations and 4 keynote talks. There will be more than 200 delegates present\, from 18 countries and 83 different organisations. Special scientific sessions are being organised by the Ocean Project on plastic pollution and SWIOFISH 3. \nMore information – click here\nUniversity of Seychelles event website – click here
URL:https://seymsp.com/event/seychelles-marine-science-symposium-2/
LOCATION:Eden Bleu Hotel\, Mahe\, Seychelles
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