2012
Former President James Michel announces Seychelles’ formal commiment to Protecting 30% of its Exclusive Economic Zone by 2020. This announcement initiated the Seychelles Marine Spatial Planning Initiative (MSP)
2011
The Nature conservancy began discussions with the Seychelles Government to support the restructuring of its debt obligations on more favourable terms in exchange for increased ocean conversation.
2008
The effects of the global financial crisis is felt in Seychelles. The Government faced debt repayment challenges with total public debt raising to over 150% of GDP