Client
SeyCCAT — Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust
Region
Seychelles
Year
2024–2025
Areas
Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), Capacity Development, Ocean Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Blue Economy
Short Summary
Lead consultant supporting the development of a national capacity development strategy for Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) implementation in Seychelles under the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan initiative.
The consultancy focused on identifying institutional, technical and stakeholder capacity needs required to support long-term marine spatial planning implementation, integrated ocean governance and sustainable blue economy management in Seychelles.
Key Contributions
- Lead consultant for the development of the Seychelles MSP Capacity Development Strategy.
- Assessment of institutional, technical and governance capacity needs related to Marine Spatial Planning implementation.
- Stakeholder consultations and engagement with institutions and marine governance actors involved in the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan process.
- Identification of training priorities, institutional gaps and long-term capacity development needs.
- Contribution to recommendations supporting integrated marine governance and sustainable ocean management.
- Technical reporting and synthesis of stakeholder and institutional findings.
Results & Impact
- Development of a national capacity development strategy supporting Marine Spatial Planning implementation in Seychelles.
- Identification of institutional and technical capacity needs linked to long-term ocean governance processes.
- Contribution to stakeholder-informed approaches to marine spatial planning and blue economy governance.
- Support for strengthening coordination and governance capacity within the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan initiative.
Funding & Partners
SeyCCAT — Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust.
Developed within the framework of the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan initiative.
Related Resources
- Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan
- SeyCCAT
