The provision of weather forecasts, warnings, recommendations of response and related information for the general public in a timely and usable manner, in order to ensure the safety of life and property.
Seychelles Meteorological Authority (SMA)
The central office of the Seychelles Meteorological Authority (SMA) is based at the Seychelles International Airport on Mahé. The SMA has outstations on other parts of the Mahé, on other inner islands and on the outer islands. This entity is charged with providing weather and climate services including various products to the nation. It consists of a team of dedicated individuals who daily continue the tradition of service above self. Over recent years, their collective focus has been on delivering necessary products and services while completing the myriad of activities associated with the NMS modernization and restructuring.
Who We Are
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
"To strive to provide quality meteorlogical services needed to safeguard life and property; to support national development and to meet our local and international obligations"
Our Vision
"To be the recognized national meteorological authority delivering dynamic and innovative services supporting sustainable development"
Structure
Our Organisational Structure
To fulfill its diverse mandates, the Seychelles Meteorological Authority is structured around Directorates, tasked with overseeing the primary missions and themes of the organization, and a territorial network designed to define key orientations while accommodating the local perspective. This setup ensures comprehensive weather and climate services across the Seychelles, catering to both national and regional needs.
The chart presents a detailed framework designed to support the Seychelles Meteorological Authority's objective of providing precise weather services and research to ensure the safety and well-being of navigation and the community.
Quality Policy
The Seychelles Meteorological Authority (SMA) is committed to provide regular, timely and accurate meteorological services and products in order to exceed our customers' needs and expectations through continual improvement …
Meet our Staff
Meet our dedicated Staff that works tirelessly to provide accurate weather forecasts, climate information, and crucial meteorological services to the Seychelles archipelago. Meet the professionals behind the scenes who ensu…
Collaborators
Our Partners
Working alongside leading institutions to advance climate science and resilience.
SMA Functions
Provision of weather Forecasts and warnings
Implement national climate programmes
To implement national climate programmes through the National Coordinating Committee (National Climate Committee) and develop contacts with relevant Ministries on subjects such as environment, agriculture, water/irrigation, foreign affairs, etc. The entity is also involved in related environmental issues in the areas of monitoring, analysis, interpretation, prediction, applications and impact studies where appropriate for climate, climate variability and change.
Provide meteorological services to other socio-economic sectors
To provide meteorological services to most socio-economic sectors. These include air, land and sea transportation, tourism activities, agriculture, fisheries, media and construction. The Authority must be tailored to the requirements of the users in order to contribute in a significant manner to the economic and social development of the nation.
Assisting in Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Activities
To assist in disaster prevention and mitigation activities by providing accurate and timely weather forecasts and warnings for severe weather events such as floods, cyclones, strong winds and also tsunamis.