Press Release: Seychelles hits 30% marine protection target after pioneering debt restructuring deal

Shielding ecosystems and economy from climate change and unsustainable development Rare species and corals protected while fishing and tourism industries can thrive sustainably Proves concept of debt refinancing for marine protection, a model others are following...

Documentaries and Promotional Videos

BGF#3 Type: Large SeyCCAT strategic objective: 5 Lead Project Partner: Barbara Hoareau Partners: Seychelles Fishing Authority Nature Seychelles Summary: Recently, the Seychelles’ nation was shocked with the amount of floating waste that was collected on Aldabra by a...

Entrepreneurship Development in the Blue Economy Sector through capacity building for MSME’s & ESA Staff.

BGF#3 Type: Large SeyCCAT strategic objective: 3 Lead Project Partner: Enterprise Seychelles Agency Partners: Dr. Andrew Zimbroff (Assistant Professor) USA Malshini Senaratne from Seychelles ECO SOL Seychelles Fishing Authority, Blue Economy Department The Fishers and...

SeyCCAT attends IORA’s Blue Carbon Finance Think Tank

Blue Carbon is becoming a buzz word in the Indian Ocean and internationally. Blue Carbon refers to the Carbon Dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change that is captured and stored in marine/coastal ecosystems. These ecosystems are inclusive of...

Fishing Livelihoods and Fisheries Management in the Mahé Granitic Island, Seychelles: A Cost-Benefit-Analysis based on a Value Chain Approach

BGF#3 Type: Large SeyCCAT strategic objective: 2 Lead Project Partner: Keith Andre Partners: James Michel Blue Economy Research Institute, University of Seychelles Summary: Seychelles has an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of 1.37 million km2 with current and future...