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Nature-based Solutions require funding; innovative funding

Oct 19, 2021

The Forum of the Standing Committee on Finance (SCF), is the latest platform where Seychelles showcased its debt-for-nature swap for ocean conservation, a first of its kind in the world. The virtual presentation was made by Patrick Payet, the Secretary of State...

A promising future for Seychelles’ Seagrass

Oct 13, 2021

Seychelles has always delivered on its marine conservation promises – and its seagrass is no exception Coastal wetlands, along with other natural ecosystems, have slowly been fighting their way to the front of the line as allies in the climate change battle. Their...

Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT) making strategic investments in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

Oct 12, 2021

SeyCCAT makes strategic investments in monitoring and evaluation.

BGF 5: Summary of the fifth call for proposals

Aug 9, 2021

In 2021, SeyCCAT hosted the fifth call for proposals for the Blue Grants Fund. The call took place over six weeks and concluded on the 11th of June. The fifth funding cycle received 54 applications with a total requested amount of SCR 49.6 million. This year,...