Series of NIP Dialogues. How Seychelles is Strengthening Chemicals Governance

Ten years after its last National Implementation Plan, Seychelles is at a turning point in chemicals governance. In this interview, national consultant Cliff Gonzalves shares ground-level insights on how the country is now setting the legislative scene for managing hazardous chemicals—moving from plans to enforceable systems and strengthening control of POPs and related risks. A concise look at a milestone achievement for a small island state.

00:00 Opening
00:08 Seychelles’ NIP status and progress
02:20 Role of previous NIPs in new policies and key challenges
07:02 Impact of new legal framework on POPs inventories and NIP
11:07 Monitoring and enforcement mechanisms for new regulations
15:44 Advice for countries updating hazardous chemicals and POPs legislation