Seychelles targets sustainable growth with blue economy and renewable energy goals
As sustainability takes a central role in Seychelles’ national strategy, Environment Minister Marie-May Jeremie notes that the environment has always formed the backbone of the economy. “The leading sectors, fisheries and tourism, depend on natural resources and on how well we manage them,” she says. That foundation continues to shape priorities as the ministry targets the blue economy as a…
Seychelles is prioritizing sustainable growth through its blue economy and renewable energy initiatives. Environment Minister Marie-May Jeremie emphasizes that the environment has long been the backbone of the nation's economy, with fisheries and tourism sectors relying on natural resources. With the blue economy as a key pillar in the economic diversification strategy, Jeremie highlights the ocean space as a reservoir of untapped potential that can draw investors, researchers, and innovators.
To achieve this, the government is spearheading the Marine Spatial Plan, which aims to strike a balance between conservation and economic development across the country's vast 1.4-million-square-kilometre exclusive economic zone. Jeremie notes that the plan has opened doors by pinpointing key sectors and areas with growth potential beyond traditional fisheries and tourism.
In line with this vision, the Seychelles government has also established a supportive framework for renewable energy. The ministry is actively collaborating with industry stakeholders, investors, and partners from the UAE to foster a target of 15% renewable energy by 2030, and a goal of 100% renewable energy by 2050. Jeremie explains that the ministry is working to create an environment where investors can bring their innovative ideas without facing unnecessary hurdles or bureaucratic obstacles.
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