Seychelles looks to Sweden for circular economy and waste management innovations |26 March 2025
A high-level delegation from Seychelles, led by the Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, Flavien Joubert, and the chief executive of the Landscape and Waste Management Agency, Shane Emilie, recently conducted an official visit to Umeå, Sweden, to explore circular economy initiatives, waste management solutions, and sustainable urban planning.
The visit was organised under an existing memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Umeå and Seychelles, established in 2004, and was facilitated by the Swedish University City of Umeå through Seychelles’ Consul General in Sweden, Lennart Swenson. Cathrin Alenskär, manager of International Affairs in Umeå, was also instrumental in coordinating the overseas mission and ensuring meaningful engagement with key stakeholders.
One of the key areas of interest was Umeå’s Eco-Industrial Park, an innovative project that integrates circular economy principles by promoting waste-to-resource initiatives and fostering industrial symbiosis. The park is expanding through funding from the Municipality and the European Union (EU), with expectations of additional support from Sweden’s national government.
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