Seychelles Wetlands Policy and Action Plan 2019-2022. Country/Territory Seychelles Document type Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wetlands Ecosystem preservation Integrated management Sustainable use International agreement-implementation Climate change Research Forest management/forest conservation Public participation Basin/catchment/watershed Biodiversity Geographical area Africa, AFRICA FAO, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes 2019 - 2022 Abstract This new Wetland Policy 2019 - 2022 acknowledges that wetlands are essential for sustainable development and that wise use is paramount. In that sense, it seeks to promote a sustainable management of Seychelles wetlands, in order to improve ecosystem services, to increase resilience to climate change and to deliver biodiversity. The action plan, provides the framework for policy implementation, and captures existing programmes of work, sets ambitious targets and grasps new opportunities such as the involvement and leadership of civil society to manage local resources of national importance. The Purpose of the Wetland Policy is to: 1. provide a basis for the sustainable management of wetland resources in order to provide ecosystems services, increase climate change resilience and enhance biodiversity; 2. drew together diverse legislation and policies to provide a coherent frame work for wetland management; and 3. fulfill the country’s commitment to MEAs including, but not limited to, The Ramsar Convention. Full text English Website www.meecc.gov.sc