On Friday 4th July 2025, the Government of Seychelles, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), officially launched the Tailored Integrated Approach for Early Warning Systems (TIAEWS SYC) project to enhance the country’s disaster preparedness and response.
A symbolic signing ceremony marked the launch, with the Minister for Internal Affairs, Mr Errol Fonseka, the Chinese Ambassador to Seychelles, H.E. Lin Nan, and the Resident Representative for Mauritius Seychelles, Ms Amanda Serumaga, formally endorsing the project.
The event was attended by several senior officials, including the Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment; the Principal Secretary for Environment; and the CEO of Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) and other partners in disaster management.