Country Profiles

Seychelles - Country Profile

The national targets (or equivalent) presented in this database are taken from the NBSAPs received since COP-10, fifth national reports or from documents submitted separately. The mapping of national targets to the Aichi Biodiversity Targets by the Party concerned is indicated in the last column “Related Aichi Target(s)”. All Parties are encouraged to undertake this mapping exercise and to submit this information to SCBD for incorporation in this database.

Reference Target Related Strategic Goals/Aichi Targets
Project 1 Development , finalization and promulgation of new Protected Area legislation. 11, 17
Project 2 To optimize the representative nature and viability of biodiversity covered by the PAN utilising best current information. 11, 17
Project 3 PAs are managed effectively based on sound scientific research and management monitoring regimes that inform adaptive management cycles. 11, 17
Project 4 To ensure sustainable financing of PAs in the short and medium term through the establishment of a consolidated framework for the financial, operational efficiency and coherency of the PAN. 11, 17, 20
Project 5 Priority species and related critical habitats are identified and management/recovery plans developed and under implementation. 5, 12, 17
Project 6 To identify and develop the required capacity for a structured and prioritized national ex-situ conservation programme. 5, 12, 17
Project 7 Effective implementation, monitoring, review and adaptive management of the National Invasive Alien Species (Biosecurity) Strategy for Seychelles. 9, 17
Project 8 To ensure the safe handling, transport and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on biological diversity, taking also into account risks to human health. 5, 7, 17
Project 9 To mainstream ecologically sustainable tourism requirements and practices into the Tourism development and operational cycles. 2, 3, 5, 8, 10, 17, 20
Project 10 To manage catchment areas for optimal water catchment/retention and biodiversity value. 4, 5, 9, 14, 17
Project 11 The conservation and restoration of lowland and highland wetlands. 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 17
Project 12 Establish economically viable and ecologically sustainable forestry management regimes. 4, 7, 14, 17
Project 13 Develop a national biodiversity research policy and strategy that encourages, fosters and facilitates research. 17, 18, 19
Project 14 Establish national data gathering and management mechanisms to optimize the collection, management, utility and accessibility of national biodiversity datasets. 17, 18, 19
Project 15 Minimise the ecological footprint of Agriculture. 4, 7, 8, 10, 17
Project 16 Preserve agricultural biodiversity. 13, 17
Project 17 To effectively integrate biodiversity conservation in to national emergency Planning. 12, 14, 17, 19
Project 18 Climate change adaptation programmes are amended to integrate Biodiversity issues. 10, 17
Project 19 Calculate the Carbon stored and captured annually in Seychelles ecosystems. 15, 17
Project 20 Identify the key threats posed to Seychelles biodiversity by projected Climate Change and initiate mitigation measures. 10, 15, 17
Project 21 Current primary Biodiversity threats of Climate Change are addressed. 10, 14, 15, 17
Project 22 To promote the NBSAP and its activities as a means of galvanizing and harnessing stakeholder activity for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and the implementation of the CBD. 1, 17
Project 23 Model and extrapolate biodiversity and ecosystem services value for the country, incorporate results into national accounting and establish basic valuation capacity within key agencies. 2, 17
Project 24 Identify means of raising fees for ecosystem services currently treated as free. 2, 3, 4, 17
Project 25 Seychelles Biodiversity related legislation is updated in line with best current practise and harmonized. 2, 16, 17, 19
Project 26 Develop a strategy and action plan to facilitate the funding of the NBSAP. 17, 20
Project 27 To upgrade Seychelles fishery governance framework such that: i) legislation and policy reflect international best practise and ii) MCS and research capacities are enhanced. 4, 6, 12, 17
Project 28 Manage and rehabilitate as appropriate the Artisanal Fishery to ensure its ecologically sound and sustainable use. 4, 6, 12, 17
Project 29 Manage the semi-Industrial Fishery to ensure its ecological integrity and sustainable use. 4, 6, 12, 17
Project 30 To develop an ecologically-friendly and sustainable mariculture industry. 7, 8, 17
Project 31 The NBSAP is administered, coordinated, effectively implemented and integrated into the broader environment governance framework. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20