The Seychelles, classed as a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), has a total landmass of 459 km2 yet an exclusive economic zone of 1.35 million km2. However, Seychelles has not yet included the CO2-offsetting capacity of ocean biomass in their assessments towards...
On Global Recycling Day, 18th March 2021, we’re reminded of the well-known slogan: ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ to address our personal responsibility for our consumption and environmental impact. But what does this mean on a larger scale? The 12th United Nations...
The 5th United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) is focused on achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. This involves ensuring equal opportunities and full, effective participation for women at all levels of decision-making in...
SeyCCAT has been funding projects working towards the 4th United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of ensuring “inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all.” Close to SCR 1,850,000* has been delivered...
In this article, Izzy Sasada talks to the ‘guardians’ of the carbon sinks- those who have dedicated their lives to the protection of seagrass meadows in the Seychelles; a fern which acts as a carbon sink, playing an important role in combatting climate change. What is...
Socio-economically disadvantaged women are given employment opportunities on the WASO-SeyCCAT project, turning seaweed into home compost, and providing a solution for both the seaweed deposition around Mahé, and the shortage of suitable compost in Seychelles. Each...
