CBD Strategy and Action Plan - Seychelles (English version

The NBSAP adopts the same vision as its overarching national strategic document the SSDS: “To contribute to the realisation of the nation’s economic, social and cultural potential through an innovative, knowledge-led approach, being mindful of the need to conserve the integrity of the Seychelles natural environment and heritage for present and future generations.” The Mission statement reflects Se. [...] The funding and establishment of the IU is considered a critical factor for the successful implementation and mainstreaming of the NBSAP and its structure and duties are set out in Project 31. [...] The primary Governmental agencies are the Department of Environment (within the Ministry of Environment and Energy, MEE), the Department of Natural Resources (within the Ministry of Natural Resources and Industry, MNRI) and their associated parastatal agencies and bodies corporate: the Seychelles National Parks Authority (SNPA), The Seychelles Islands Foundation (SIF) and the Seychelles Fishing Au. [...] With the benefit of hindsight flaws in the administration of the NBSAP are noted, in particular the utilisation of the biodiversity thematic area in the EMPS 2000-2010 as the primary mechanism for the implementation of biodiversity issues in Seychelles. [...] The first European explorers found the granitic islands densely forested except for the hill sides of Curieuse Island and some of the smaller islets such as R.2ecif The mountainsides of Mahe and Silhouette from 200 metres upwards harbour the bulk of Seychelles known endemic biodiversity whilst Praslin Island supports unique stands of Coco-de-mer dominated forest and associated species.