Sustainability Projects
Environmental Studies Exhibit at Uni Sey
December 2015
See news article 12-December-2015 Nation - UniSey hosts eco fair to promote environmental studies
Exert from article:
The eco fair was organised in collaboration with the Wildlife Clubs of Seychelles and the exhibition displayed various projects of environmental conservation organisations and partners of UniSey such as the Seychelles National Park Authority (SNPA), Sustainability for Seychelles (S4S), Seychelles Energy Commission (Sec), GOS-UNDP-GEF Programme Coordination Unit (PCU), among others.
December 2015
See news article 12-December-2015 Nation - UniSey hosts eco fair to promote environmental studies
Exert from article:
The eco fair was organised in collaboration with the Wildlife Clubs of Seychelles and the exhibition displayed various projects of environmental conservation organisations and partners of UniSey such as the Seychelles National Park Authority (SNPA), Sustainability for Seychelles (S4S), Seychelles Energy Commission (Sec), GOS-UNDP-GEF Programme Coordination Unit (PCU), among others.
Greening the Prisons
Update: September 2014
S4S has an ongoing project at the prison to promote the prison to become more sustainable. From funding we have purchased some equipment and held a workshop.
S4S has requested additional funding and has submitted a proposal to DAP (Australian Direct Aid Program) to help the Seychelles Prison at Montagne Posee to reduce its carbon footprint by reducing its consumption of electricity and treated water. The DAP funds will be used to extend an existing successful project to introduce green training programs for prison inmates.
The Seychelles Energy Commission conducted an energy audit and determined that the best way to reduce the electricity consumption of the prison would be to change over to more energy efficient security lighting (which accounts for a large portion of energy use at the prison).
S4S has an ongoing project at the prison to promote the prison to become more sustainable. From funding we have purchased some equipment and held a workshop.
S4S has requested additional funding and has submitted a proposal to DAP (Australian Direct Aid Program) to help the Seychelles Prison at Montagne Posee to reduce its carbon footprint by reducing its consumption of electricity and treated water. The DAP funds will be used to extend an existing successful project to introduce green training programs for prison inmates.
The Seychelles Energy Commission conducted an energy audit and determined that the best way to reduce the electricity consumption of the prison would be to change over to more energy efficient security lighting (which accounts for a large portion of energy use at the prison).
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Update: September 2013
S4S has partnered with several other NGOs to help the prison go green and become more sustainable. This project is being funded by a grant from LUNGOS to the Environment and Natural Resources Commission, and will help develop the skills of inmates through training and rehab sessions focusing on carpentry (using pallets), rainwater plumbing, sustainable agriculture, arts & crafts and habitat restoration. The funding will go towards buying new equipment and for funding trainers.
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Seychelles Prisoners with sculpture made of waste metal
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Partnership with Four Seasons
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S4S and Four Seasons hotel have just been awarded a grant to work together to help the hotel become more green and sustainable.
The project will focus on wetland restoration, education and awareness, and sustainable waste management. |
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Wetland conservation at Four Seasons
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Wetland restoration by the removal of invasive species.
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Ephelia Hotel - Improving Biodiversity Management
Through this project, S4S helped Ephelia to develop environmental education and awareness materials for their staff and clients, and develop closer ties with the local community and other stakeholders concerned with protection of local biodiversity and habitats. The project received rave reviews from the UNDP/GEF office and is regularly featured in site visits for visiiting consultants as a successful example of partnership between the private sector, local community, government and NGOs. A mangrove management plan was produced under the project but this remains to be formally launched. S4S has applied to MFF for funding to support implementation of the plan. |
Wetland monitoring
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"Footprints", in-flight video on being an eco-tourist in Seychelles
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Since the beginning of July 2010, Air Seychelles has been airing a short in-flight video on how to be an eco-tourist. The video was produced by Sustainability for Seychelles (S4S) in collaboration with Air Seychelles, Seychelles Tourism Board (STB), Constance Ephelia Resort and GreenHut Productions.
The 5 minute film, which is available in English and French, gives arriving visitors tips on how to reduce energy and water use and waste while on holiday and advises them on things to do, buy and see that will contribute to environmental, economic and social sustainability in Seychelles. The project was funded by the National Climate Change Committee with United Nations Development Programme /Project Coordinating Unit (UNDP/PCU). |
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Sustainable Homes Project
Sustainability for Seychelles (S4S) is working in collaboration with the Public Utilities Company (PUC) and Seychelles Energy Commission (SEC) and other partners on a pilot project to study the socio-economic impacts of sustainable living. The project involves helping three economically vulnerable families adopt more eco-friendly practices at home, improve their quality of life and save money. Funding is being provided by a grant from Liaison-Unit of Non-Governmental Organisations of Seychelles (LUNGOS) and forms part of economic reform social programme of the government of Seychelles. The project will start with a water and energy audit of three homes of vulnerable families who are willing to adopt more eco-friendly practices at home so as to improve their quality of life and save money. A meeting will be held with each family to identify their current practises and where improvements can be made. The second stage will focus on installing new equipment, such as solar water heaters, energy efficient appliances/light bulbs, rainwater harvesting systems etc. and setting up or improving their home garden.
The homes will then be monitored by S4S to gauge whether there is a reduction in energy and water bills and to understand the family's views on whether adopting sustainable living practices have helped improve their quality of life. S4S hopes that the results of this project will provide more insights into the benefits and challenges of sustainable living in Seychelles. A media program will accompany the project to encourage more families to adopt sustainable living practices. S4S has also produced a poster promoting sustainable living which was funded by the National Climate Change Committee (NCCC).
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 An energy and water audit before and after will allow families to see how much they will save through sustainable living (PHOTO Elke Talma) |
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