Country: Seychelles
Document: 1st NDC

the National Institute for Science, Technology and Innovation, Seychelles Meteorological Office), and overseas research partners Support innovative and research-based approaches to climate change education for both informal and formal education sectors and their staff Support enhancement of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education in schools at all levels Functional research Institute based at the University of Seychelles capable of attracting, retaining and funding postgraduate programmes in climate research with proactive links to all sectors including education sector and their professional centres Critical Infrastructure Scope critical infrastructure needs Appropriate training Create clear linkages between responsible Government entities Develop a responsive education and awareness programme targeting infrastructure users Link to Blue Economy Research Institute and the National Institute for Science, Technology and Innovation Instil reflexive monitoring Department of Risk and Disaster Management upgraded and linked in real time to the Seychelles Meteorological Service Improved road maintenance and repair Need to re-think basic philosophy to incorporate climate-smart designs Ensure prioritised with near, mid- and long term aims Climate change adaptation needs mainstreamed into all sectors with critical infrastructure Planning process for all new developments, with associated improvements in the building codes and their rigorous enforcement All new builds to incorporate rainwater harvesting, solar PV and other sustainable building features Tourism Link to the Blue Economy Research Institute Receives and acts upon relevant products Reviews and acts upon potential adaptive responses Training in climate change for hoteliers and tourism students at the Seychelles Tourism Academy Greater co-management of the sector by the Ministry of Tourism and Department of Risk and Disaster Management as well as with the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change Food Security Complete feasibility study for a project to improve food and nutrition security Enhance human capacity development at Seychelles Agricultural Agency and Seychelles Fishing Authority Revitalise extension services and provide opportunities to study climate-smart and ecosystem-based approaches to agriculture and fisheries Programmes for sustainable industrial and artisanal fisheries, sustainable mariculture Promote home gardening, improve port infrastructure for artisanal and industrial fisheries, reduce illegal, unreported and unregulated activities; and support the insurance scheme for farmers and fishers More research needed regarding the impacts of climate change on Seychelles’ fisheries, both industrial and artisanal, and more research will provide valuable A sustainable modern agriculture and fisheries supported by new and innovative technologies, investment, and by skilled and qualified human resources Integrated Blue Economy and Seychelles StrategicVISION: Minimise impacts of climate change through sustained action at all levels of society Components Activities/Processes Outputs insights to guide adaptation strategies for the fishing sector Fast-track the blue-economy ambition and develop innovative and additive links with the Seychelles Strategic Plan 2015 Biodiversity Fast-track full implementation of Seychelles Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan and the new Biodiversity law Fully developed capacity for biosecurity including emphasis on invasive alien species Fully implemented Action Plan Fully implemented and enforced Biodiversity and Biosecurity Laws Fully bio-secure country borders Water Security Undertake a Water Security Review Fast-track improvements to water security by increasing efficiency of the system and reducing demand from consumers Link to the Blue Economy Research Institute and the National Institute for Science Technology and Innovation to optimise knowledge-sharing and research Fully integrated approach to water security that addresses issues such as ecosystem health, waste management, water treatment and supply, sewage, agriculture, etc Energy Security Keep the options for diversifying electricity sources under continual review Explore more opportunities for the application of renewable energy technologies Plan to move critical infrastructure out of flooding/storm surge risk areas Replacement of fossil-fuelled vehicles where practicable and upgrading of infrastructure Collaboration with the National Institute for Science Technology and Innovation to optimise knowledge- sharing and research More resilient energy base Greater use of renewable energy where practicable Optimum fuel-based fleet Strengthened cooperation between Government entities Health Actively managed health burden through improved research, response and planning Health sector able to respond to population increase and its climate- related health burden Waste Actively managed waste hierarchy Fast-track implementation of new waste policy Decommission landfills in flood risk areas Research and commercialisation of waste-based products Urgent completion of waste-to-energy feasibility studies Waste is managed according to strict hierarchy and waste policy fully implemented Decision taken on waste- to-energy Cost of priority mitigation actions The cost of achieving the reduction objective in 2030 has been estimated to be at least USD 309 million as detailed in Table 1. Including the cost of energy efficiency measures such as building codes, standards and labels, and energy audits will increase the total cost of implementation.

Question: What structural, technical and infrastructure upgrades are envisioned?
Answer: Climate change adaptation needs mainstreamed into all sectors with critical infrastructure