From March 14 to 16, 2025 Seychelles will organize the inaugural global ‘Parliamentarians for Climate Finance’ session which leads global climate action.
Dr. Sergio Missana at the Climate Parliament serves as leader of the initiative which supplies lawmakers with essential tools needed to advance clean energy and low-carbon transport and climate-resilient projects.
The project receives backing from both the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) as it serves 15 African countries.
Seychelles marks the inaugural appearance of any Small Island Developing State to take part in the initiative.
The delegates started their visit seeing the Île de Romainville Solar Park and its wind turbines alongside renewable energy projects.
At a National Assembly bilateral meeting Deputy Clerk Alexandria Faure worked with colleagues to bring parliamentary services under the initiative while developing new training opportunities for Seychellois legislators.
Talks at Savoy Resort & Spa in Beau Vallon brought together officials from World Bank, Green Islands Foundation, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and governmental institutions to speak.
Attendees focused their dialogue on obtaining climate financing as well as the development of sustainable infrastructure.
The President of Seychelles Wavel Ramkalawan received the Climate Parliament and UNIDO delegation at State House on March 14th.
President Ramkalawan declared that Seychelles joins the fight against climate change wholeheartedly because environmental protection is a core national priority.
The initiative has received complete backing from his administration which links the program directly to future environmental objectives of the nation.
Seychelles earned the hosting recognition because it demonstrates superior leadership in environmental sustainability across its national practices.
The event demonstrated that worldwide partnerships need to be built for effective climate finance mobilization.
Seychelles shines as an example to other governments and private sectors and youth groups worldwide who search for climate solutions.