Seychelles President James Alix Michel has congratulated Nature Seychelles on the work it has undertaken, which has resulted in Cousin Island Special Reserve becoming the world's 1st carbon neutral nature reserve. Cousin's new carbon neutral status was launched by Nirmal Shah, Nature Seychelles Chief Executive on 27 September 2010 at the opening of the Tourism Expo 2010 organised by the Seychelles Tourism Board in Victoria, to celebrate tourism and biodiversity during World Tourism Day and week.

Cousin Island has become the World's 1st carbon neutral nature reserve. This exciting success story for Seychelles and the conservation and eco tourism world in general is the result of a rigorous  carbon footprint assessment, assurance process and investment in high quality carbon credits to offset the footprint.

Cousin Island Special Reserve  is  very popular with students who visit it and also work there. It is a conservation classroom - where students learn about biodiversity and its importance. It is also a place for students preparing  to join the workforce in various capacities to gain experience. In the recent past students from the maritime and tourism colleges have spent time on the island, on official school arranged internships and as volunteers. They become part of Nature Seychelles EnvironMentor Program that takes on board young Seychellois and gives them life and work skills through on the job learning.

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