Implementation of the NBSAP
The content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. The text below has been prepared by SCBD and remains subject to final approval by the Party concerned.
The Republic of Seychelles received a GEF enabling activities grant to develop its NBSAP in 1997. The NBSAP established 11 major goals (with related policy objectives) geared to bridge the gaps identified in the assessment: 1) Support general measures for conservation and sustainable use; 2) Strengthen identification and monitoring of biodiversity; 3) Increase in-situ conservation of biodiversity; 4) Promote ex-situ conservation; 5) Introduce ways and means for sustainable use of biodiversity; 6) Introduce incentive measures for biodiversity conservation; 7) Improve appropriate biodiversity-related research and training; 8) Augment public education and awareness of all facets of biodiversity; 9) Minimise adverse impacts on biodiversity; 10) Ensure access to and judicious control of genetic resources; and 11) Evaluate and use appropriate technology...
More » Actions taken to achieve the 2020 Aichi Biodiversity Targets
The content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. The text below has been prepared by SCBD and remains subject to final approval by the Party concerned.
Approximately 47% of land is protected for environmental reasons in Seychelles. However, less than 0.1% of the marine environment is currently protected...
More » Support mechanisms for national implementation (legislation, funding, capacity-building, coordination, mainstreaming, etc.)
The content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. The text below has been prepared by SCBD and remains subject to final approval by the Party concerned.
The primary strategic mechanism for the integration of environmental concerns into socioeconomic sectors in Seychelles is the Environment Management Plan of Seychelles (EMPS)...
More » Mechanisms for monitoring and reviewing implementation
The content of this biodiversity profile is still draft. The text below has been prepared by SCBD and remains subject to final approval by the Party concerned.
In all aspects of biodiversity conservation, enhanced monitoring and assessment of key components of biodiversity is required to enable and facilitate...
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