Seychelles Marks 27th Clean Up the World Campaign with Beach Ceremony at Grand Anse Mahé
VICTORIA, Seychelles — The 27th edition of the Clean Up the World Campaign got underway on Friday morning with a symbolic bin placement and tree planting ceremony on the Grand Anse Mahé beach, led by the Landscape and Waste Management Agency (LWMA). Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change and Energy, Flavien Joubert, planted the first veloutier tree, followed by attendees including students of Grand Anse Mahé primary school and environmental partners.
Minister Joubert used the occasion to raise awareness about the accumulation of green waste in landfills, noting that the recent fire incident had underscored the need for improved waste management practices. ‘The department of Environment will seek sustainable alternatives for green waste to prevent it from being sent to the landfill and to avoid similar incidents,’ he said, adding that the government is open to business opportunities in waste management and innovation. He also reiterated his call to citizens to refrain from littering and to take responsibility for the cleanliness of their communities.
Among the partner organisations present was Parley Seychelles, which has conducted over 85 clean-ups on various islands, beaches, coastlines and reefs, with nearly 2,000 volunteers collecting 8.5 tonnes of debris over more than 1.3 million square metres. Parley also hosted its own parallel clean-up exercise at Grand Police beach, Takamaka, calling on the public to join the national campaign.
