Build gender-sensitive capacity and social empowerment at all levels to adequately respond to climate change;. Put in place measures to adapt, build resilience and minimise vulnerability to the impacts of climate change, especially in critical sectors such as water, food and energy security, and disaster management;. Develop policy direction and strategies to encourage and enhance action on technology development and transfer of cleaner technologies; and. Scale-up financial resources and investment to support action on adaptation. 3.3 Statement of Current and Near-Term Planning and Action. Seychelles National Climate Change Strategy provides an overarching framework and direction for climate change adaptation in Seychelles.