Helena Sims is SeyCCAT’s new chief executive |02 April 2026

SeyCCAT’s new chief executive, Helena Sims (Photo: SeyCCAT)

The Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust has announced the appointment of Helena Sims as its new chief executive.

In a message on its social media platform, the organisation wrote that Ms Sims brings over 20 years of national, regional and global experience in marine conservation, ocean governance, and sustainable finance.

She played a key role in the development and adoption of the Seychelles Marine Spatial Plan to achieve the 30 percent marine protection goal, and was directly involved in the finalisation of the debt for adaptation swap and operationalisation of the Seychelles Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust (SeyCCAT), read the post.

With a strong background in governance, institutional development and conservation finance, Ms Sims has worked extensively with government, civil society, and international partners to align environmental priorities with sustainable funding mechanisms.

“As CEO, Helena will focus on strengthening SeyCCAT’s strategic impact, enhancing transparent and effective grant-making, and ensuring the Trust continues to support Seychelles’ biodiversity, climate resilience and sustainable development goals,” added the post.

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