EMPS 2000-2010

Environmental Management Plan of Seychelles 2000-2010

As it approaches the new millennium, the republic of Seychelles is preparing a major new initiative to manage its environment in a sustainable manner. The country has taken the step to prepare its second Environment Management Plan, with the assistance from the World Bank, covering the years 2000 to 2010 so that protection of the environment is undertaken in a planned and coherent manner involving all stakeholders. It is on of the first countries in Africa to prepare the so-called second generation of environment management plans.

One of the fundamental principles adopted in designing the new EMPS, is that the process should also lead to a greater capacity to understand, monitor and cope with emerging environmental issues, all of which call for a greater and wider involvement of all stake holders. The formulation process started in early 1999 and has included significant public participations. However, consensus is that the new EMPS progress will be audited and monitored continuously and revised on an annual basis, thus always providing further opportunities for continual improvement and incorporation of new ideas and innovations to improve sustainable development in the Seychelles.

A significant aspect of the new EMPS is the level of local involvement in the formulation process. The EMPS 2000-2010 has largely been led and driven by Seychellois. A consultation process involving technical experts within and outside the Working Group and stakeholders through meetings, presentations and a public workshop has taken place and will continue.

PROJECTS

Coastal Tourism