LocationsThe handover forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Seychelles' disaster risk management capacities through improved data collection, information management and evidence-based decision-making.
UNDP Supports Stronger Early Warning Systems and Disaster Preparedness in Seychelles
July 10, 2026
The handover demonstrates the value of international cooperation in addressing climate and disaster-related challenges.
UNDP Seychelles
Victoria, Seychelles, 9 July 2026 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Government of Seychelles and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China through the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), handed over 35 tablets to the Department of Risk and Disaster Management (DRDM) under the Tailored Intelligence for Actionable Early Warning Systems (TIAEWS) Project.
The handover forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Seychelles' disaster risk management capacities through improved data collection, information management and evidence-based decision-making. The tablets will support DRDM in gathering and sharing real-time information more efficiently, enhancing the country's ability to anticipate, prepare for and respond to disasters and climate-related hazards.
Strengthening Disaster Risk Management through Technology
As a Small Island Developing State, Seychelles is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events, which continue to affect livelihoods, economic stability and environmental sustainability. Against this backdrop, investing in effective early warning systems is increasingly important to safeguard lives, livelihoods and critical infrastructure. Timely and reliable data enables authorities to take informed action before hazards escalate into crises, reducing risks for communities and supporting more coordinated emergency responses.
The TIAEWS Project aims to strengthen Seychelles' disaster preparedness and response capacities through digital innovation. The project will support the implementation of an integrated Disaster Information Management System, enhance early warning capabilities through real-time data, and improve crisis communication to ensure that communities and first responders are better connected and informed. It is designed to establish a robust, locally grounded system built on strengthened data and information management, improved governance and decision-making, and enhanced communication and community outreach.
Partnerships Delivering Practical Solutions
The handover demonstrates the value of international cooperation in addressing climate and disaster-related challenges. Through the partnership between the Government of Seychelles, UNDP and CIDCA, the project is advancing practical, technology-driven solutions that strengthen national preparedness, enhance institutional capacities and contribute to long-term resilience.
As climate risks continue to intensify, investments in early warning systems and disaster preparedness remain essential to protecting lives, livelihoods and development gains. Through strategic partnerships and innovation, Seychelles is strengthening its ability to anticipate, respond to and recover from disasters, advancing a more resilient, climate-adaptive and sustainable future for all.