Cabinet approved the establishment of the Seychelles Marine Spatial Planning Agency (SMSPA) and authorised the start of the legislative process to create the enabling law. Cabinet noted that the Agency […]

SMSP Final Ceremony Join us as we celebrate the culmination of our Marine Spatial Planning journey together! Date: 27 June 2025 Livestream on YouTube Channel: 2:00 – 3:00 PM, local […]

Cabinet has approved the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan as required under the Nature Reserves and Conservancy (Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan) regulations (S.I. 18 of 2025).  The approval of the MSP […]

On behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE), the SMSP Initiative shares the news that the new Nature Reserves and Conservancy (Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan) Regulation […]

The Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE), in collaboration with SeyCCAT and with support from the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative, is pleased to share the final report […]

Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change, and Environment invite stakeholders and the public to review and comment on the DRAFT Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan document during a 28-day review period from […]

SeyCCAT and the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Initiative seek a consultant or a consortium to develop the management plan for the Aldabra Group Marine National Park (Zone1), designated in 2020 […]

The Seychelles debt conversion story is now available in a publication “The Seychelles debt-for-nature swap: A Case Study”. Published in March 2024 and authored by Didier Dogley, the project was […]

A consultancy is being sought to support the development of a five-year strategy for The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Seychelles. The consultancy will lead in researching, developing, and presenting scenarios […]

The SMSP Initiative and SeyCCAT hosted a full day in-person workshop for an expert consultancy on updating the costing analysis for the MSP and 30% marine protection areas.  Dr. John […]

SeyCCAT invites qualified applicants for the position of Project Coordinator, who will support the SMSP core team in steps to finalise and implement the Seychelles MSP. This is a 2-year […]

In honour of Ocean’s Day, participate in the Seychelles Ocean Fair, A Sustainable Ocean, an initiative of the Danny Faure Foundation.  Events on 7-8 June 2024. The Ocean Fair is […]

SeyCCAT in collaboration with the Ministry for Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) and the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan (SMSP) initiative seeks to recruit a consultant (or a team of […]

Following the recent April 2024 election process for the next WiMS (Women in Marine Science) Steering Committee, WIOMSA announced the results and welcomed their new WiMS leadership team! Country Representative […]

One week left to submit your BGF8 application  The application window for the Blue Grants Fund 8 will close at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024. Please make sure to […]

The Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT) has launched the eighth call for proposals under the Blue Grants Fund (BGF), a unique opportunity for you to make a significant impact. […]

SeyCCAT in collaboration with the Ministry for Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment (MACCE) and the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan (SMSP) initiative seeks to recruit a consultant to update the Costing […]

The Green Island Foundation (GIF) invites the public to review and comment on a draft management plan for the Denis Island Marine Sustainable Use Area. The Green Island Foundation (GIF) […]

Request for Quotes (RFQ).  The Commonwealth Secretariat is supporting the Government of Seychelles with short-term technical assistance to develop its blue carbon policy. The Government of Seychelles is seeking a […]

Despite being scattered across more than a million square kilometres, new research has revealed that remote coral reefs across the Seychelles are closely related. Using genetic analyses and oceanographic modelling, […]

The islands of Seychelles are wrapped in coral reefs, living rainbows in fantastical shapes of Gothic cathedral spires and delicate lace fans. These reefs send out coral larvae that are […]

World Economic Forum is live this week from Davos, Switzerland. Live from the Deep Sea – Wed 17 January 16:00-17:00 CET time zone https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2024/sessions/live-from-the-deep-sea Below the ocean surface is a […]

As we close the chapter on another year of planning, we would like to take a moment to thank all stakeholders for your contributions throughout the year. We wish to […]

The International Union for Nature Conservation (IUCN) has recognised the Seychelles Inner Islands as an Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA). The Seychelles Inner Islands ISRA has an area of […]

The Seychelles Pavilion featured a panel discussion, Q&A and networking session at the COP28 event in Dubai. Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan: Successes, Challenges and Lessons Learned.  Wednesday 6th December 2023 […]

In January 2023, with financial support from SeyCCAT, the SMSP has received a report “Towards Effective Implementation of the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan – Legal Considerations and Roadmap”.  The purpose […]

C2O and MACCE have extended the period for online consultation for the three Sustainable Use Area DRAFT management plans by ONE WEEK. Consultation will now close at 11:59pm on Monday […]

An update on the Seychelles debt-for-nature swap is provided by Convergence in their March 2023 publication on the impact of blended finance. Convergence case studies are a knowledge product designed […]

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. Stakeholders and the public are […]

Celebrating World Ocean Day on 8 June 2023.