MSP Phase 1 outputs include a zoning design for 15% plus draft allowable activities and management considerations. A nomination file with areas identified during extensive stakeholder and public consultations from 2014-2017 was submitted to Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change in November 2017.
Copies of the maps and nomination file can be inspected by the public during normal working hours at the following places:
- Documentation Centre of the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change at the Botanical Gardens, Mont Fleuri, Mahe
- Department of the Environment, Fond B’Offay, Praslin
Any person who wishes to may submit written comments to the Principal Secretary of Environment Department, Botanical Gardens, Mont Fleuri.
Public comment period open until: 17 January 2018
Phase 1 Nomination File
Click here to view the nomination file (2mb pdf)
- Historical Background
- Map Aldabra Group
- Map Amirantes to Fortune Bank
- Coordinates
- Description and scientific merit
- List of Stakeholder meetings
Annexes
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Annex 1: Identifying new marine protected areas
Annex 2: Summary of stakeholder input incorporated in to the plan 2014-2017
Annex3: Biodiversity and stakeholder data summary tables and figures
Annex 4: Phase 1 General Management Considerations
Annex 5: Area-based Management Considerations for Aldabra Group
Annex 6: Area-based Management Considerations for Amirantes to Fortune Bank
Annex 7: Allowable Activities Table
Nomination package is for information and discussion purposes only.
Document is subject to approval by Government of Seychelles.
Updated: 14 January 2019