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Consultancy for Reclassification of pre-MSP Protected Areas (MPAs) according to Criteria presented in the Nature Reserves and Conservancy Act (2022) and Nature Reserves and Conservancy (Further Criteria for Classification of Protected Areas) Regulations, 2023.
Seychelles Conservation and Climate Change Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT.org) is an independent trust fund that empowers sustainable development of Seychelles’ blue economy by supporting impactful projects that address climate change and marine conservation challenges in the country. SeyCCAT grants are competitively awarded to public, private, and non-profit applicants based in the Seychelles.
SeyCCAT is seeking a qualified consultant to assist in the reclassification of pre-MSP Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Seychelles, in accordance with the Nature Reserves and Conservancy Act (2022) and the Nature Reserves and Conservancy (Further Criteria for Classification of Protected Areas) Regulations 2023.
The consultant(s) will be required to:
- Review relevant policies, legislation, and protected area frameworks.
- Engage with stakeholders and conduct consultations with MPA managers.
- Classify existing MPAs based on new criteria and prepare designation orders.
- Provide technical advice and recommendations for effective reclassification.
Interested applicants can request this consultancy’s detailed Terms of Reference by emailing info@seyccat.org CC: drenaud@seyccat.org with the subject line ‘Consultancy Proposal for SeyCCAT Reclassification of pre-MSP Protected Areas (MPAs)’. These must be consulted before making an application.
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Deadline for applications is Monday 17 th February 2025 by 4.00pm Seychelles time.