Every nation on earth is facing the economic, societal and environmental disruptions brought on by climate change and new demands on the workforce. For some nations – such as the island nation of Seychelles with its limited land and human resources – these challenges are increasingly existential. Youth unemployment and an influx of foreign labour have significantly impacted the economy, while climate change is raising urgent questions about sustainable development. Addressing these problems requires new skills and approaches, a reality that the Seychelles Institute of Technology (SIT) has turned into an opportunity for its staff and students.