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In collaboration with the Family Department, the Seychelles Vulnerability Assessment Committee (SezVAC) of the Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) hosted a workshop, Tuesday 18th February 2025, at the L’Escale Resort to identify existing data and address data gaps in relation to people with disabilities. During this workshop, participating stakeholders presented the available statistics on disability […]

During the opening ceremony, paraphrasing Mr. Daniel Cetoupe, Chief of Operations at DRMD, he emphasised the importance of embedding Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) initiatives into Seychelles national policies and budgeting processes. He notably expressed that without this integration of DRR, even the best plans will remain merely as aspirations. As DRMD is continuously striving towards […]

As the start date for the St. Louis Hill Stabilisation work approaches at the end of April 2025, the project Lead and Management Team gathered Monday 10th February 2025, to continue with the preparation for the upcoming stabilisation work. In their ongoing commitment to the project, the team reviewed the current logistical preparation for the […]

In a major step towards enhancing the nation’s emergency response capabilities, the Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) has proudly welcomed four new recruits to serve as watch-standers in the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC). This development comes as the NEOC transitions to a critical 24/7 operational capacity. As specified in the Disaster Risk Management Act, […]

In an effort to strengthen communication strategies and the management of misinformation and disinformation, the Disaster Risk Management Division partakes in a two-day workshop on Tuesday, 4th, and Wednesday, 5th February 2025, at the Eden Bleu Hotel. Organised by the British High Commission in partnership with the Government Communication Service (GCS), the UK’s professional body […]

Spearheaded by the Seychelles Vulnerability Assessment Committee (SezVAC), the ‘Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis Scoping Mission Workshop’ was organised by the Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) in collaboration with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and World Food Programme (WFP). The workshop was held at the Berjaya Resort from Monday 26th January 2025 to Thursday 30th […]

The Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) participated in the National Validation Workshop for the Early Warning for All Roadmap workshop as the leading agency for Pillar 1 (Disaster Risk Knowledge). The workshop was organised by the Seychelles Meteorological Authority (SMA) on, Thursday 23rd January 2024, at the Savoy Seychelles Resort and Spa. Early Warning for […]

Following the torrential downpour of December 2023, part of the St. Louis hill was identified by local and international geological experts as a high-risk area requiring stabilisation to prevent future landslides and rockfalls. The project site is identifiable by the visible scar on St. Louis Hill overlooking Serret Road. Last year, in search for a […]

In partnership with the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs (MLGCA), the Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) has launched a pilot risk profiling project on La Digue. As part of DRMD’s mandate to coordinate inter-agency efforts, the task force was divided into two groups: Group A and Group B. Group A, responsible for assessing […]

In an effort to strengthen its team and enhance the effectiveness of its operations, the Disaster Risk Management Division held its 3rd Staff Retreat, Friday 13, December 2024 at the Crown Beach Hotel, Pointe Au Sel. The primary goal of this retreat was to reflect on the challenges and successes of the year 2024, while […]