Author: NatureSeyBE
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Seychelles artisanal fishers benefit from new pension scheme
Artisanal fishers in Seychelles will as from April 1 be able to contribute towards a new pension scheme with the Seychelles Pension Fund (SPF), on a voluntary basis. The scheme, which was initially announced by Minister for Finance, National Planning and Trade, Naadir Hassan, during the 2025 budget presentation, has been made possible through the…
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Dr. Nirmal Shah Named Among 50 Influential Figures in the African Blue Economy
Dr. Nirmal Shah, CEO of Nature Seychelles, has been named one of the 50 individuals shaping the African Blue Economy between 2023 and 2024 by MARITIMAFRICA. “I am humbled to be recognised as one of the 50 individuals who influenced the African Blue Economy between 2023 and 2024,” Dr Shah said. The recognition comes from…
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Climate Change Impact on Blue Economy Infrastructure
It is vital to look at the impact of climate change on national infrastructure especially those that are gateways for the Blue Economy such as seaports,” says Dr. Nirmal Shah, Nature Seychelles’ Chief Executive. “Why is this important? Without a functional seaport, Seychelles becomes impoverished. The nation imports nearly 80% of its necessities, primarily through…
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Five sites designated as seasonal protected areas
The Seychelles Cabinet of Ministers has approved the designation of five sites in the south of Mahe as seasonal protected areas under the Nature Reserves and Conservancy Act (2022). These five sites include Anse Intendance, Anse Cachee, Anse Corail, Anse Bazarca, Anse Petite Police and Anse Grand Police. According to the government, this decision aims…
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First ever blue carbon in Seychelles mangrove ecosystems
An assessment of blue carbon in mangrove ecosystems of Seychelles has been undertaken for the first time and is now published. Seychelles holds 2,195 ha of mangrove forests, with ∼80% of them found on the UNESCO World Heritage and RAMSAR sites of Aldabra, a protected coral atoll. Seychelles mangrove ecosystems store 688,091 ± 18,353 tonnes…
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Protecting ecosystems: Seychelles finalising pioneering blue carbon policy
(Seychelles News Agency) The process of creating an adequate framework and policy for blue carbon in Seychelles is in the final stages. During one of the final consultation meetings, stakeholders met on Wednesday on the main island of Mahe to finalise and validate the work that has been ongoing since July of this year. Speaking to the media about…
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Seychelles extends moratorium on import and charters of longline fishing vessels
(Seychelles News Agency) – A moratorium imposed in Seychelles in August 2023 on the importation and chartering of longline fishing vessels for use in the semi-industrial tuna fishery has been extended to mid-2026. The announcement was made by Vice President Ahmed Afif in a cabinet decision press briefing on Thursday. The Cabinet of Ministers…
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Fisheries Transparency Initiative 2022 Report for Seychelles shows improved results
(Seychelles News Agency) – The latest report of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) for 2022 for Seychelles shows there is a willingness for transparency in the sector, said a top official. Philippe Michaud, Seychelles national’ FiTI lead, made the statement in a press conference on Wednesday. “When a government has transparency and participation, it brings interest to…
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Nature Seychelles experiments with coral shading to tackle bleaching
(Seychelles News Agency) – The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has confirmed that uncharacteristically high ocean temperatures have triggered the fourth global mass coral bleaching event and Seychelles is already being affected. Nirmal Shah, chief executive of Nature Seychelles, a non-profit organisation, said this event poses a significant threat to the ocean’s ecosystem and the millions…
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Coral bleaching: what is it and why should we care?
Like the rest of the world, much of the Western Indian Ocean is currently experiencing coral bleaching. Coral bleaching reports have already been received in Seychelles, including Cousin Island Special Reserve. On April 15, the United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed that we are in the midst of the fourth global coral…