UNDP Seychelles

08/11/2024

The 🇲🇺 and 🇸🇨 delegates are pumped for the Summit in !

During the summit which starts today, the 6 young delegates will connect with the youth and leaders from all over the African continent, to learn and exchange ideas that will spark innovation. 💫

06/11/2024

📢Tax Inspectors Without Borders - Seychelles

This week, launched its second Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) programme, following the success of its ongoing transfer pricing audit assistance programme, with the aim of boosting its criminal tax investigation capabilities through a whole-of-government approach.

Over 30 senior officials from the Government were in attendance at the high-level launch held on Monday. Representatives from the Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC), National Police, Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS), Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Anti-Corruption Commission Seychelles (ACCS) among others.

The SRC Commissioner General welcomes the second TIWB programme, supported by UNDP Seychelles, highlighting that - “This initiative will enhance our tax compliance efforts and inter-agency skills for greater national benefit”. TIWB, a joint OECD/UNDP initiative, has already delivered impressive results to date, with USD 2.30 billion in additional tax revenues collected globally by developing country tax administrations.

Tax Inspectors Without Borders TIWB
United Nations Development Programme - UNDP UNDP Africa OECD

28/10/2024

📢Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) Workshop 🇸🇨

The first workshop on the Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) was held on 28 October at Savoy Resort, Mahé. Over 40 participants from sectors such as energy, tourism, waste, industry, and conservation gathered to map Seychelles’ vision towards achieving by 2050.

UNDP Seychelles is working with the Government of Seychelles, in collaboration with the Partnership and Commonwealth, to advance Seychelles’ ambition to become net zero by 2050. This workshop aims to galvanize support on preparation, development and implementation of the strategy.

Forging a Long-Term Vision is a first step and identifying short, medium and long-term targets to Net Zero pathways. This a qualitative exercise that sets the foundations for developing a full strategy by building an initial consensus on the country's long-term socio-economic and climate aspirations through active dialogue with key stakeholders and existing policies and plans.

25/10/2024

Side Event Alert!
Small Island Developing States: Nature Positive Leaders for the World

Small Island Developing States like 🇸🇨 are pioneering integrated and inclusive approaches to sustainable development that address the ‘whole-of-island’ and ‘whole of economy’ issues of conserving land, water and ocean resources while building climate resilience,
promoting access to sustainable energy, enhancing local capacity, and creating jobs.

Join the official UNDP CBD Side Event on 🗓 Thursday 31st October 2024 to learn more about the pathways needed to enhance nature-positive development in SIDS.

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Programme Development & Coordination Section, MACCE Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment

24/10/2024

🎉Happy United Nations Day 2024!

UNDP was pleased to join the United Nations in Mauritius and Seychelles & other UN Agencies to celebrate UN Day as in Seychelles! 🇺🇳🇸🇨 The team took part in a Nature Walk at the Baie Ternay Marine Sanctuary & Mangrove Boardwalk, embracing the unique biodiversity & ecosystems of the island.

United Nations Day, celebrated every year on 24 October, marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. It is an opportunity for UN Agencies to reaffirm the purposes and principles of the UN Charter that have guided us for the past 79 years.

21/10/2024

Today, 21 October, UNDP Seychelles, in collaboration with Seychelles Small Hotels & Establishments SSHEA, organized a half-day inception workshop for an ongoing feasibility study to assess the viability, costs, and benefits of solar energy installations for members of the SSHEA. The workshop was attended by Government representatives and over 30 members from the association.

While the country’s 🇸🇨 tourism industry is a vital part of its economy, it also comes with a significant environmental footprint🌍. Embracing renewable forms of energy, such as solar energy🌞 can help small hotels and other touristic establishments reduce their energy costs💡, enhance sustainability and improve their appeal to the environmentally conscious traveller.

Furthermore, this initiative is a critical one in support of the country’s efforts to encourage renewable energy adoption and honour its commitments towards the achievement of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

21/10/2024

📢 Opening of COP16: The UN Biodiversity Conference

Yesterday marked the high-level ceremonial opening of COP16 in Cali, Colombia. Running from Oct 21 to Nov 1, 2024, with the theme “Peace with Nature,” COP16 offers a crucial opportunity for global unity in the fight to preserve biodiversity and secure a sustainable future for all life on Earth.

This event is set to be a key milestone in advancing the ambitious Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, with its 23 targets for 2030. These include protecting 30% of the world’s land and seas, reducing harmful subsidies, and restoring degraded ecosystems.

Read more here : https://www.cop16colombia.com/.../cop16-susana-muhamad.../

Watch the full event here: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1w/k1wxxblwec

Join the conversation and stay updated: https://cbd.int/conferences/2024/schedules

21/10/2024

On 18 October 2024, a national workshop on marine and terrestrial biodiversity assessment was held in Seychelles as part of the Global Biodiversity Framework Early Action Support (GBF-EAS) project.

Organized by UNDP Seychelles in partnership with the Department of Environment, this one-day workshop brought together key stakeholders in biodiversity management. The focus was on assessing the current status, trends, and threats to biodiversity in Seychelles, including forests, marine, and inland water ecosystems.

Experts and representatives from various sectors and NGOs discussed recent changes and discoveries from the past decade. Their insights will inform the update of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) in line with the Global Biodiversity Framework. This workshop complements ongoing consultations, allowing the project’s consultant to engage with key partners and access critical data on species and ecosystems.

The GBF-EAS project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), aims to accelerate Seychelles’ efforts in implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Global Biodiversity Framework. The project is led by the UNDP country office in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change, and Environment (MACCE) under the guidance of the Biodiversity Conservation and Management Division.

Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment

03/10/2024

📣Calling all Seychellois innovators - Africa’s green future is in your hands!

Do you have solutions in climate tech or renewable energy solutions? This is your chance to make a real impact!

The timbuktoo GreenTech Accelerator Programme is calling for innovative minds across Africa who are ready to tackle some of the continent’s most pressing environmental challenges. Don’t miss the opportunity to access mentorship, funding, and global networks designed to take your ideas to the next level.

Let’s work together to build a greener, more sustainable Africa for future generations. Apply today and become part of Africa’s solution👇 https://www.undp.org/kenya/timbuktoo-greentech-hub-accelerator-programme

⏰ Deadline: 20 October 2024

UNDP Africa

18/09/2024

, in partnership with United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, is supporting the development of the Seychelles National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy.

A workshop organised on Tuesday 17 September gathered key stakeholders to explore opportunities for Seychelles under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, aligning trade strategies with national development goals to boost key economic sectors. This initiative aims to strengthen Seychelles' trade capacity and integration into the broader African market.

Read more: https://www.undp.org/mauritius-seychelles/press-releases/catalysing-economic-transformation-seychelles-undp-partners-uneca-and-giz-support-development-seychelles-national

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09/09/2024

📢 Calling all African innovators!

Are you a visionary HealthTech entrepreneur/innovator with a groundbreaking idea to transform healthcare in Africa and committed to leveraging innovation to contribute towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

The timbuktoo Africa Pan-African HealthTech Startup Accelerator Programme is officially open for applications. If you’re ready to revolutionize healthcare, we want to hear from you.

Discover how to participate and register:
https://www.undp.org/africa/news/timbuktoo-healthtech-startup-accelerator-programme-call-applications

02/09/2024

🌍UNDP Supports Seychelles to Digitalize its Climate Action Transparency System 🇸🇨

In a significant leap towards transparency in , Seychelles announced the inception of a pioneering initiative to digitalize the national climate transparency system for monitoring and reporting the country’s progress toward its climate goals. Through the of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment(MACCE), the Government of Seychelles sought support from the UNDP transparency Helpdesk to enhance countries’ Measurement Reporting and Verification (MRV) and Transparency Systems.

This collaboration aims to develop, customize, and implement a Digital Transparency System (DTS) for tracking Nationally Determined Contributions ( ). It will improve the country's ability to collect, monitor and report on the progress towards the ambitions Seychelles has set under the . This endeavor exemplifies Seychelles' dedication to climate transparency and accountability.

Learn more about this initiative👇
https://www.undp.org/mauritius-seychelles/press-releases/undp-supports-seychelles-digitalizing-its-climate-action-transparency-system

United Nations Development Programme - UNDP
United Nations in Mauritius and Seychelles

29/08/2024

📢Join Our Team as a Driver/Clerk at UNDP Seychelles!

Are you an experienced driver with a passion for safety and organization? We're looking for a dedicated Seychellois to support our team!

✅Experience Required :
• Minimum 2 years' driving experience with a safe driving record.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.

✅Desirable Experience :
• Knowledge of Seychelles protocol, safety, and security.
• Experience with international organizations.
• Administrative skills
• Excellent familiarity with national driving rules and regulations.
• General administrative and logistical support.
• Basic vehicle repair and mechanics.
• Familiar with local routes and destinations.

Apply now and contribute to our mission at UNDP Seychelles 👇
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👤Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
🇸🇨Open to Seychelles Nationals only.

27/08/2024

The Public Enterprise Monitoring Commission, Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade, in collaboration with the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Technical Assistance and UNDP Seychelles facilitated a day-long workshop this week with the objective of supporting public enterprises in embedding the National Development Strategy’s (NDS 2024-2028) priorities as well as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in their mandates, strategic plans and operations.

This was the first in a series of workshops planned with public enterprises in . The workshop was well received by the senior executives and board members in attendance, who familiarized themselves with both the SDGs and recently launched NDS and had practical discussions on how best to align their strategic priorities to the latter.

The initiative aligns fully with UNDP’s efforts for continued SDG integration and localization and provided an excellent opportunity to foster new strategic partnerships with development partners actively supporting Seychelles.


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19/08/2024

15/08/2024

📣The Multidimensional Vulnerability Index ( ) for Small Island Developing States ( ) has been adopted on 13 August 2024 by the UN General Assembly yesterday! It is a tool which aims to capture data such as exogenous vulnerabilities and lack of resilience to exogenous shocks, and will provide a better understanding of the various issues faced by .

The MVI is vital to help small island nations gain access to the concessional financing that they need to survive the , to improve their long-term national planning, service their debts, and sign up to insurance and compensation schemes. This indicates a significant advancement for SIDS in their fight for sustainable development and global equity. Learn more:
https://press.un.org/en/2024/ga12617.doc.htm

United Nations in Mauritius and Seychelles

With the seventy-eighth session drawing to a close, the General Assembly today adopted numerous texts on a variety of topics, including one that honours the history, culture and struggles of women and girls of African descent around the world.

13/08/2024

📢Calling all environmental practitioners, officers working with the Government, NGOs & civil society and youth interested in water quality!

Training Opportunity at the University of Seychelles under the Ridge to Reef Project, implemented by the Government of Seychelles-UNDP-Global Environment Facility.

Learn more👇

12/08/2024

Celebrating the unstoppable force of youth this International 2024! This year's theme, ‘From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development,’ highlights the key connection between digitalization and accelerating SDG progress, emphasizing the pivotal role of young people in this transformative process. Together, we explore technologies, showcase youth-led innovations, and provide a knowledge base for a sustainable future.

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