1. Titre 1 : nom de la session de formation à modifier dans masque des diapos 25/01/2014E2008 COI Tronc commun formation Maurice 22 -26 nov 2010_titre de la session 1 Introduction The Seychelles characteristics are as follows 115 islands (mixed granitic and coralline) Land surface area of 455 km 2 EEZ of around 1.5m km 2 Seychelles was the second country to ratify the Kyoto protocol

2. Titre 1 : nom de la session de formation à modifier dans masque des diapos Cilmate The Climate is tropical (hot and humid) and is influenced by monsoonal winds, ocean currents and sea surface temperature patterns. Data available so far indicates; Changing rainfall patterns Increase in air surface and sea surface temperatures Indications that the cyclone belt may be shifting Gradual sea level rise 25/01/2014E2008 COI Tronc commun formation Maurice 22 -26 nov 2010_titre de la session 2

3. Titre 1 : nom de la session de formation à modifier dans masque des diapos Climate change is expected to have an impact on several key sectors Coastal Zones and Tourism Fisheries Agriculture Water Human Health Ecosystem 25/01/2014E2008 COI Tronc commun formation Maurice 22 -26 nov 2010_titre de la session 3 Key Climate Change Issues for Seychelles

4. Titre 1 : nom de la session de formation à modifier dans masque des diapos Policies and Strategies There are currently 2 main official strategic documents that guide the climate change scenario in Seychelles: The National Climate Change Strategy The Environmental Management Plan of Seychelles (EMPS) 2000 - 2010. 25/01/2014E2008 COI Tronc commun formation Maurice 22 -26 nov 2010_titre de la session 4

5. Titre 1 : nom de la session de formation à modifier dans masque des diapos s Initiatives and Program 25/01/2014E2008 COI Tronc commun formation Maurice 22 -26 nov 2010_titre de la session 5

6. Titre 1 : nom de la session de formation à modifier dans masque des diapos Current Legislative Framework Climate change is not currently mainstreamed under any legal framework 25/01/2014E2008 COI Tronc commun formation Maurice 22 -26 nov 2010_titre de la session 6

7. Titre 1 : nom de la session de formation à modifier dans masque des diapos Capacity to undertake climate change adaptation There is a shortage (and gap) that will need to be bridged in order to be able to increase the awareness of the population and to build resilience. However, there exists some strengths in terms of capacity in; National Climate Change Committee Climate and Environmental Service Division Ministry of Education (curriculum development) NGOs (S4S & SLRF) 25/01/2014E2008 COI Tronc commun formation Maurice 22 -26 nov 2010_titre de la session 7

8. Titre 1 : nom de la session de formation à modifier dans masque des diapos Challenges/ Barriers to climate change adaptation No significant barriers are expected However, it is perhaps worth noting that Seychelles has such a small population in that it is the same individuals from government, NGO and the private sector who are always invited to attend all environment related workshops and meetings. 25/01/2014E2008 COI Tronc commun formation Maurice 22 -26 nov 2010_titre de la session 8