Tag: Blue Economy
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Are We Ready for the Business of the Blue Economy?
By Nirmal Jivan Shah Seychelles talks confidently about building a Blue Economy. But how easy is it, in practice, to start, grow and sustain the businesses that are supposed to deliver it? The World Bank’s new Business Ready (B-READY) assessment offers a useful reality check. It is not a Blue Economy report, but it examines…
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Seychelles’ first floating solar project expected to be operational in December
(Seychelles News Agency 11.7.2026) Installation work on the solar panels for the Seychelles’ first floating photovoltaic project, in the Providence Lagoon, is approximately 10% complete. The 5.8-megawatt power station is now scheduled to enter commercial operation in December this year. Once the floating solar farm becomes operational, it will comprise 9,980 solar panels that will…
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Great Blue Wall report showcases five years of impact on ocean regeneration across the Western Indian Ocean
Mombasa, Kenya, 17 June 2026 — At the 11th Our Ocean Conference (OOC11) today, the Great Blue Wall unveiled its first Impact Report (2021–2025). The release comes five years after the launch of an ambitious vision to regenerate ocean ecosystems and strengthen coastal livelihoods across the Western Indian Ocean, and it offers compelling evidence that large-scale…
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State ofCoastal and MarineNature-Based Tourismin the Western IndianOcean (WIO) Region
This a pioneering regional report on nature-based tourism in the Western Indian Ocean led by the African Leadership University School of Wildlife Conservation with funding from WIOMSA SCALABLE project grant. Despite coastal and marine tourism acting as a cornerstone of the region’s Blue Economy, it has historically been understudied. The report bridges this gap by…
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The Promise of a Sustainable BLUE Economy
At dawn, he pushes his boat past the surf, where the sea smells of diesel, salt, and yesterday’s rain. His phone is wrapped in plastic, yet it still flashes a weather alert: warmer water, stronger storms. On shore, officials call it “the blue economy.” For him, it comes down to whether his net rises heavy…
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The Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan Signed into Law
In 2012, at the Rio+20 Summit, the Government of Seychelles announced its ambitious goal to protect 30% of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), positioning the country as a global leader in marine conservation. To turn this vision into a reality, the Government of Seychelles entered into extensive negotiations with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), culminating in…
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Opening of Africa’s First Land-Based Coral Aquaculture Facility for Climate Adaptation
Nature Seychelles is proud to announce the opening of the Assisted Recovery of Corals (ARC) Facility, Africa’s first land-based coral aquaculture facility for climate adaptation and conservation. The facility, located adjacent to Nature Seychelles’ Centre for Ocean Restoration Awareness and Learning (CORAL) in Amitié, Praslin Island, was officially opened on 9 May 2025, by the…
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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…