Project Name: The Blue Economy and Climate Change: Risk Assessment and Adaptive Strategies for Improved Seaport Resilience to Climate Change in Seychelles
The project will evaluate current and future climate risks to Seychelles’ ports, identifying vulnerabilities that could disrupt operations and threaten national economic stability.
It will support the integration of climate-adaptive policies into the Seychelles Ports Authority’s Strategic Plan and future expansions, including Port Victoria, ensuring long-term resilience.
The initiative will propose targeted infrastructure adaptations—such as asset redesign and improved flood defences—to strengthen port resilience and enhance operational efficiency.
Lead Agency: Seychelles Port Authority
Impact
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The project will strengthen the resilience of Seychelles’ ports, safeguarding critical infrastructure—such as navigation channels, jetties, and cargo facilities—from rising sea levels and extreme weather, ensuring uninterrupted maritime trade, tourism, and fishing operations.
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Strengthened policies, strategic planning, and targeted infrastructure investments—including flood defences, stormwater management, and structural upgrades—will reduce climate risks, drive long-term port sustainability, and guide future expansions through proactive adaptation measures.
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Economic and environmental benefits will extend to over 100,000 residents of Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue, supporting job creation, business continuity, and ecosystem preservation while fostering South-South cooperation through knowledge exchange with India
