Latest additions to the knowledge base

This National Integrated Emergency Management Plan (NIEMP) outlines the general framework and the Seychelles approach to emergency preparedness and response and delivery of the Integrated Emergency Management System required by the Seychelles law.

The Guidelines on Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration for the Western Indian Ocean region targets communities, civil society, national agencies, and practitioners involved in mangrove conservation activities. The Guidelines provides background information on

Coastal hazards threaten a large share of the infrastructure and economic activities of Seychelles, with main roads, urban areas, and tourism facilities at risk.

A seawall is being rebuilt in Anse Boileau to tackle flooding during high tides and heavy rain in the area, an increasing occurrence blamed on climate change.

Recognizing the growing threat of hazards, the Government of Seychelles is adopting an integrated approach to sustainable development by placing more emphasis on and investing in the various adaptation strategies to be able to cope. This is the country’s

Seychellois school children are being given the capacity to participate in climate change resilience initiatives by managing native tree nurseries. This effort is part of the 'Ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change in Seychelles' project, which seeks to reduce the country's climate vulnerability.

Open Cities Africa Seychelles is targeting the coastal areas of the archipelago’s three main inner islands to gather information on the risk of urban and coastal flooding, looking at the risks for the tourism sector in particular. OpenStreetMap now covers around 95% of the building outlines on the three islands to date.

The governments of Mauritius and Seychelles have accessed a new USD $10 million grant from the Adaptation Fund to restore their reef ecosystems. By restoring the reefs, the six year project will protect the islands' growing tourism industries while also ensuring food security and disaster risk reduction.