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The Cabinet of Seychelles approved several legal and policy measures to strengthen environmental and public health protections.

• Enacted the Hazardous Chemicals Bill and Mercury Regulations in line with international conventions Basel, Rotterdam, Stockholm, and Minamata for hazardous chemicals control.
• Repealed the Pesticides Control Act, 1996, updating related laws for regulatory alignment.
• Approved review and update of ozone-related regulations to comply with Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, focusing on phasing out high-GWP substances.
• Corrected Silhouette National Park boundaries based on Environmental Impact Assessment to ensure legal map consistency.
• Approved main messages for Seychelles’ Second Voluntary National Review on the 2030 Agenda, emphasizing sustainable development, climate resilience, and environmental preservation.
  These confirmed actions position Seychelles to maintain international environmental commitments and enhance national climate policy frameworks.