Excerpt from unep.org

The Republic of Mauritius is a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) in the Indian Ocean, located off the eastern coast of Africa. The country is situated in an active tropical cyclone basin, exposing it to disasters and climate risks.

Temperatures and sea levels in Mauritius are rising at a faster rate than global averages, and the country is also facing accelerated coastal erosion and coral bleaching.

As Mauritius adapts to the triple planetary crisis, its government is making strong commitments and supporting important projects to protect the environment and bolster climate resilience.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) spoke with the Honourable Kavydass Ramano, Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change, about environmental issues in Mauritius.