The Red Cross Society of Seychelles (RCSS) is organizing a validation workshop with partners to present the findings of the SeyCCAT-funded project titled: “Supporting Climate Change Adaptation in the Seychelles through Anticipatory Action and Last-Mile Community Early Warning Systems.”
This is set to take place at the Savoy Seychelles Resort and Spa on Monday, November 25, 2024, from 8:30 until 03:00 pm.
The presentation of findings will be done by the two consultants, Ms. Divina Sabino and Ms. Erna Victor who have been recruited to work on policy and legal frameworks, needs assessment, gap analysis, and community surveys.
Alongside the consultants, Mr. Benjamin Vel, the Project Manager for the RCSS SEYCCAT Project, will be leading the session.
The main objective of the project is to create National Early Action Plans (EAPs) to mitigate the adverse impacts that flash floods and storm surges can have on people and infrastructure, including homes and livelihoods. The project has the following objectives:
- Develop early warning systems for vulnerable communities.
- Develop a comprehensive communication plan for its rollout of the protocol.
- Reduce vulnerability to storm surges and floods.
- Strengthen multi-stakeholder coordination for storm surges and flash flood management.
In this approach, the project intends to pinpoint the priorities for strengthening preparedness protocols and creating reliable last mile early warning systems reaching the vulnerable in the community.
The media is kindly invited to attend the session and to provide coverage.
