A Legislative and Policy Review was prepared in 2015 for the Seychelles Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) Initiative with the aim of providing guidance for developing and implementing a marine plan for the Seychelles Exclusive Economic Zone. This report contains a summary of key legislation, policies and international commitments or conventions from 1932-2015 that are relevant to the MSP Initiative. Each chapter includes information for the themes or sectors covered by the marine plan. The governance and jurisdictional information for each theme or sectors is elaborated upon within each chapter (i.e., there is not a separate chapter for governance). Likewise, the Seychelles Sustainable Development Strategy 2012-2020 and Blue Economy Concept paper are relevant for multiple themes and thus covered in several chapters. Gaps in legislation and policy are highlighted in the report.

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Suggested Citation:  Carolus, I. 2015. Seychelles Marine Spatial Planning Legislative and Policy Review. Unpublished report to Seychelles MSP Initiative. Mahe, Seychelles. 96 pp.

Photo Credit: Andre Warren, 2016.  View of streets in Victoria, Mahe. Seychelles.