Seychelles National Climate Change Strategy 2009. Country/Territory Seychelles Document type Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Energy, Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Forestry, Water Keyword Climate change Sustainable development Sustainable use Food security Monitoring Capacity building Research Energy conservation/energy production Financing Nutrition Forest management/forest conservation Geographical area Africa, AFRICA FAO, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Seychelles National Climate Change Strategy (NCCS) is a cross-setoral policy document. The Vision is: To minimise the impacts of climate change through concerted and proactive action at all levels of society. The strategic priority objectives are: 1. To advance our understanding of climate change, its impacts and appropriate responses. 2. To put in place measures to adapt, build resilience and minimize our vulnerability to the impacts of climate change. 3. To achieve sustainable energy security through reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. 4. To mainstream climate change considerations into national policies, strategies and plans. 5. To build capacity and social empowerment at all levels to adequately respond to climate change. Full text English Website www.preventionweb.net