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Implementing the SDGs
At Nature Seychelles we are committed to working with government, development partners and donors in implementing relevant actions, in particular, looking at certain goals where we can build on our existing strengths. Read more
Seychelles is a unique environment, which sustains a very special biodiversity. It is special for a number of different reasons. These are the oldest oceanic islands to be found anywhere...
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Shallow seas and estuaries are very rich in invertebrate life. Many birds feed on the worms, crabs and shellfish in these habitats; often, they have long bills for probing sand...
The most endangered of the endemic birds, Seychelles Magpie Robin or Pi Santez in Creole, came close to extinction in the late twentieth century; in 1970 there were only about...
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The Seychelles Black Paradise Flycatcher or the Vev in Creole is endemic to Seychelles, you cannot find this bird anywhere else on earth. Although it was once widespread on...
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Nature Seychelles
P.O. Box 1310
The Centre for Environment & Education,
The Sanctuary
Roche Caiman,
Mahe
Republic of Seychelles
Tel: (+248) 2519090
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Offices are open Monday to Friday 8.00 to 16.00 (Lunch break 12.00 noon to 1 pm)
Nature Seychelles is a leading environmental organisation in the Western Indian Ocean. It is the largest and oldest environment NGO in the Seychelles archipelago, where it is involved in environmental conservation and management.
It is an association registered in the Seychelles with a board of Trustees, and a local and international membership since 1998. It is also the BirdLife Partner in Seychelles, a member of the World Conservation Union (IUCN), and the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA).
Nature Seychelles manages the world-famous Cousin Island Special Reserve, one of the oldest marine protected areas in Seychelles.
Nature Seychelles employs 15 full time staff including biologists, an economist, educators and protected area specialists.
Nature Seychelles is a leading environmental organisation in the Western Indian Ocean. It is the largest and oldest environment NGO in the Seychelles archipelago, where it is involved in environmental conservation and management.
It is an association registered in the Seychelles with a board of Trustees, and a local and international membership since 1998. It is also the BirdLife Partner in Seychelles, a member of the World Conservation Union (IUCN), and the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA).
Nature Seychelles manages the world-famous Cousin Island Special Reserve, one of the oldest marine protected areas in Seychelles.
Nature Seychelles employs 15 full time staff including biologists, an economist, educators and protected area specialists.
The primary objective of Nature Seychelles according to its statutes is to improve the conservation of biodiversity through scientific, management, educational and training programmes.
To achieve the above primary objective the Nature Seychelles has the following sub-objectives:
The Association achieves these objectives through affiliations, amongst others, with individuals as well as local, national, regional and international institutions engaged in the process of environmental conservation.
Nature Seychelles maintains a broad approach to the local and global conservation community and agenda. It has strong ties to many regional and international organizations as well as national NGOs and agencies in their respective countries. In addition, it takes part in regional and global discussions and activities.
Government of Seychelles - We believe the only way to achieve a sustainable future is to work together in genuine and mutually respectful partnerships, particurlaly as there is insufficient capacity in any single sector in Seychelles. We collaborate through formal and informal partnerships with many Government ministries and parastatals from environment to tourism, finance and agriculture.
BirdLife International - Nature Seychelles is the Seychelles partner of BirdLife International, the world’s largest partnership of independent conservation organisations. Through this partnership - and with BirdLife's UK partner, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) - highly successful conservation programmes, especially to save endemic birds, have been carried out.
University links - We maintain links with oversees Universities, particularly in Europe. Through these relationships we foster scientific interest in Seychelles. These include support for MSc and PhD students and implementing of joint projects. Our assistance has enabled foreign scientists to publish scientific papers on Seychelles in leading journals such as Science and Nature.
Regional and Global Organisations - Through membership and partnerships in international entities such as IUCN, WWF, WIOMSA, the Global Ocean Forum, WCPA and others, we take part in discussions on global positions, conventions, funding, strategy and agreements. In particular, our interest and expertise in SIDS (Small Island Developing States) issues is well recognised. In recognition of this role Nature Seychelles CE Dr. Nirmal Jivan Shah was elected as WIOMSA's president in 2009 and served for a period of 3 years.
Regional and Global Projects and Initiatives - We have taken part in several global initiatives such as the International Biodiversity Observation Year (IBOY) and the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment.
Below are some of the entities we have partnered with (in alphabetic order).
Since 1998.
Seychelles Nature, Green Health, Climate Change, Biodiversity Conservation & Sustainability Organisation
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Roche Caiman, Mahe
We accept donations. Your support and generosity help us continue with our work in nature conservation in Seychelles. Email nature@seychelles.net
Centre for Environment & Education
Roche Caiman,
P.O. Box 1310, Mahe, Seychelles
Tel:+ 248 2519090
Email: nature@seychelles.net
