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SWIOFish3 project
A project supporting a transition to sustainable fisheries through improvements in governance, strengthening of fisheries
management and targeted investment in sustainable fishery value chains.
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SWIOFish3 project Grievance Redress Mechanism
A mechanism developed to provide prompt and efficient resolution to
complaints or concerns related to the project.
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SWIOFish3 Project
SWIOFish3 is a 6-year fisheries project of the Government of Seychelles supported by the World Bank, GEF and the World’s first sovereign Blue Bond.
A $30 million Blue Economy Investment with a project development objective to improve management of marine areas and fisheries in targeted zones and strengthen fisheries value chains in Seychelles.
The project has four key components:
Improved governance of priority fisheries
Sustainable development of the blue economy
Project management and coordination
Environmental and Social Safeguards
SWIOFish3 is classified as a Category B project by the World Bank indicating that moderate and minor negative environmental and social impacts and risks are anticipated.
As a Category B project, the following World Bank safeguards policies have been triggered:
- Environmental Assessment (OP/BP 4.01)
- Natural Habitats (OP/BP 4.04)
- Involuntary Resettlement OP/BP 4.12
These policies aim at preventing and mitigating undue harm to people and their environment. Specific measures and strategies have been designed to ensure strong protections for people and for the environment in this investment project. Based on these core principles, the SWIOFish3 PIU is overseeing the implementation and supervision of measures to address any environmental and social impacts deriving from SWIOFish3 activities through the project’s life.
SWIOFish3 GRM
A prompt and efficient resolution mechanism to address complaints or concerns related to the project
The Grievance Redress Mechanism provides an accessible way for individuals and communities to file a complaint if they perceive that an activity or a subproject related to SWIOFish3 has or is likely to have adverse effects on them, their community and their environment.
