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Wetland Policy: The Policy, currently Objectives: The Policy aims at protecting and conserving wetland
under review, was adopted in 2005 areas for the value addition and functionality.
and reviewed in 2017.
Climate Change Strategy: The Objectives: The Strategy consolidates climate change related
Strategy was adopted in 2009. policies, projects and plans. Country Profile

Strengthening the institutional framework The Republic of Seychelles

The implementation, monitoring and enforcement of coastal policies, plans and policies is dependent
on the commitment and willingness of relevant institutions. With weak institutions in places the
implementation and execution of marine conservation projects is a mirage. The strengthening of
theses institution for better result is achievable through training, capacity building and technology
transfer. Among the reason why the coastal laws and plans fail to yield result is lack of commitment
and weak institutions which lack in financial empowerment and skill.

There is an appropriate institutional framework to manage the marine and coastal resources.
The Seychelles Fishing Authority is responsible for the development of the fishing industry and
safeguarding the sustainable development of the fisheries ecosystem. This responsibility is achievable
through: Promoting economy integration, ensuring safety at sea, maximizing employment opportunity,
promoting revenue generation from the fisheries sectors and other connected activities, and promoting
management and conservation of the marine resources.

The Seychelles National Parks Authority is responsible for the management and conservation of the
marine and land national parks of Seychelles. The Authority acts as the custodian of the flora and
fauna of all the protected areas, and achieves this through partnership collaboration in:
• Conducting research and trainings on the
impacts to marine life
• Implementing projects on the restoration of
coral reefs, mangrove and sea grasses, for
instance the implementation of the Coral
Reef Degradation in the South Western Indian
Ocean Islands (CORDIO) Projects.
• Emphasis on education and awareness

Fisheries

The challenge
Overfishing as a result, of unsustainable methods of fishing such as purse seining and trawling
pose a significant threat to food security and nutrition in Seychelles. The bulk of fish consumption
in Seychelles is dependent on local fisheries production, which is declining due to overfishing and
threats such as climate change.

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