UK launches new Sidsstrategy with strengthened support for Seychelles |22 January 2026

Special Envoy Tim Hemmings appointed to deepen engagement across island states

The UK launched its new small island developing states (Sids) strategy on January 13, setting out how it will collaborate with island nations such as Seychelles to strengthen their climate and economic resilience.

With Sids on the frontline of the climate and nature crisis, the strategy outlines a more tailored, long‑term approach to addressing their shared challenges.

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