2. Outline
Observed impacts of Climate Change
Studies carried out on Climate Change
Key Adaptation Projects
Way forward
3. Some observed impacts of climate change
Average temperature is rising at a rate of 0.150C per decade
and has risen by 0.740C when compared to the 1961-90
mean
Decreasing trend in annual rainfall of around 8% over
Mauritius since the 1950s.
Increase in the frequency of extreme weather events, heavy
rains and storms
Intensification of cyclones
Sea level has been rising by around 3.5 mm/yr at Port Louis
from tide gauge records at Trou Fanfaron over the last 5
years.
Source: Mauritius Meteorological Services
4. Studies carried out on Climate Change
Climate Change Action Plan (December 1998)
Initial National Communication (April 1999)
Technology Needs Assessment (2004)
National Capacity Needs Assessment (2005)
Education and public awareness by Ministry of
Environment & other stakeholders
Second National Communication completed (2011)
Second TNA initiated (2011)
5.
6. Maurice Ile Durable
Objective
to make Mauritius a world model of sustainable
development, particularly in the context of Small Island
Developing States.
the Government has set a target of 35 % renewable energy
by year 2025
Process
Six working groups comprising of relevant stakeholders
have been constituted to work out the 5Es of MID, i.e.
Energy, Environment, Education, Employment and Equity.
Each WG constitute of 6 representatives from Local
Authorities
7. Maurice Ile Durable
The objective of the Working Groups is to identify the
means and ways of achieving the “Shared MID
Vision” and come up with concrete recommendations
in each theme which will feed in the process of
formulation of the MID Policy, Strategy and Action
Plan.
8. Africa Adaptation Programme (AAP)
Funded by Government of Japan (GOJ)
Mauritius is one of the 20 participating countries
Mauritius has receive US$3 million
Main Objective
To integrate and mainstream climate change adaptation
into the institutional framework and into core development
policy, strategies and plans for the Republic of Mauritius
(Mauritius, Rodrigues, Agalega)
Key Sectors involved: Disaster Risk Reduction, Environment (including public
infrastructures, health and land planning), Agriculture, Fisheries, Tourism, Water,
Education &Finance
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9. AAP (cont’d)
Some 25 proposals have been developed under AAP
in key sectors. For e.g.
Development of an Inundation, Flooding and
Landslide National Risk Profile, Strategy Framework
and Action Plans for Disaster Risk Management
Consultancy Services for Mainstreaming Climate
Change Adaption in the development process in
Agriculture, Tourism & Fisheries Sector s in the
Republic of Mauritius.
10. Projects Developed under AAP
Drafting of Climate-Resilient Policy and Legislation
and Capacity Building
Feasibility on coastal protection works at Rivière des
Galets
Capacity building for Coastal protection works and
processes
Capacity building , review of policy, planning/design
and demonstration on building in relation to Climate
Change
Funding research on CC- In process of signing
Memorandum of Agreement with MRC
11. Achievements AAP
Capacity building of official from various sectors on
climate negotiation
Awareness week on climate change organised by UoM
(13-15 July 2011)
Coral farming to rehabilitate coral reef initiated.
Capacity Building to Develop and Review Climate-
resilient Policies (August 2011)
12. 2nd Technology Needs Assessment
Aim
To bridge the gap between the mere identification of
appropriate technologies and the design of action
plans that would enable Mauritius to implement
technologies that reduce GHG emissions and support
adaptation to climate change that are consistent with
national development priorities.
Status
TNA Coordinator recruited
Inception workshop tentatively scheduled for August
2011
13. Regional capacity building for sustainable National GHG
Inventory Management Systems
MoESD has recently agreed to UNFCCC Secretariats proposal to
participate in a “Regional capacity building for sustainable
National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Management Systems in
Eastern and Southern Africa”.
A regional capacity building workshop on “was held from 7 to 9 March
2011 in collaboration with the UNFCCC Secretariat to kick-off the
implementation of a wider 3-year time frame (2011 – 2013) project
targeting at:
Improving the quality of national greenhouse gas inventories,
Enhancing the capacity of countries within Eastern and Southern
Africa region to prepare their national inventories,
Establishing a regional and international information exchange
network, and a sustainable inventory system.
This project focuses on greenhouse gas inventories in the agriculture
and Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) sectors,
including livestock, food/crops, sugar cane and forestry management.
14. Second National Communication
• Submitted to UNEP in April 2011
• To meet reporting obligations under the UNFCCC.
• Includes the National Inventory Report.
• GHG computation: 2000 to 2006
15. The other migrants: Reducing Migration Pressure from
Gradual Environmental Change - Environment and
Sustainable Development in the Republic of Mauritius
Project cost: $ 200, 000
Funding agency: International Organisation for Migration (IOM)
Executing agency: IOM, Mauritius
Overall Goal: To prevent forced migration and promote sustainable
livelihoods, in the light of environmental degradations and climate change
impacts.
Start: May 2010
End: May 2011 (with submission of final reports)
17. Climate Change Adaptation Programme in
the Coastal Zone of Mauritius
Project cost: $ 9,119, 240
Project funding agency: Adaptation Fund Board (AFB) under KP.
(Mandated to finance concrete adaptation projects and programmes, through grant
funding in developing countries that are parties to the KP)
Overall Goal: Ensure that growth and development in ROM are sustainable,
with potential climate change effects in the coastal zone fully addressed in all
future planning.
Key Objective : Increase climate resilience of communities and livelihoods in
coastal areas in Mauritius (all islands).
18. Chronologie of events:
•April 2010: First proposal made to AFB.
•June 2010: Initial set of comments from AFB.
•June 2010: International Consultant hired for formulation of full
project.
•October 2010: Submission of revised proposal to AFB.
•December 2010: GOM was notified that approval deferred based on
a set of comments/observations.
•15 July 2011: Resubmission of revised proposal to AFB.
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19. • Outcomes:
• application of adaptation measures to protect currently
vulnerable coastal ecosystem and community features (at
three priority sites on the island of Mauritius). ($ 6,465,700)
• development and implementation of an early warning system
for incoming surge on ROM. ($ 133,705)
• training to promote compliance with climate-proofed
planning, design, and location guidelines. ($ 394,025)
• policy mainstreaming., ($ 350,050)
• knowledge dissemination and management. ($ 561,350)
Other project components:
• Project/Programme Execution cost. ($ 500,000)
• Project Cycle Management Fee. ($ 714, 410)
• Total: $ 9,119, 240
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20. Climate Change Observatory (CCO)
•Based on recommendations made during the mission by representatives of
ONERC (France) last July 2010.
Funding agency: Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD)
Executing agency: Ministry of Environment & SD
Objective: To identify parameters, devise sectoral indicators, collect and
analyse selected data for any climate change trend for eventual reporting and
to enable informed decision making at the highest policy level.
Status: TOR being finalised to enable the recruitment of consultants for
carrying out a feasibility study for the CCO.
22. Coastal Area
Some 7000 m of coastal rehabilitation works have been
carried out around the island
Strengthening of ongoing mangrove propagation
programme .
Coastal management alternatives
Setback policies
increased setback from 15m to 30m of the high-water mark,
Non-structural Intervention
Beach management and nourishment
23. ICZM Framework, 2010
A study for the Development of an Integrated
Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Framework has
been completed with the objectives of:
Developing an ICZM Strategy for Mauritius;
Reviewing and Preparing a National Policy and
Comprehensive Legislative Framework; and
Preparing ICZM Area Plans for Pressure Zones in
Mauritius.
24. Agriculture
A Food Security Fund has been set up to increase the
resilience of Mauritius towards food self-sufficiency
and to face subsequent global food and feed
crunches by increasing production of foodstuff locally
and at the regional level by partnering with
neighbouring countries. This will help to curtail the
adverse effects of climate change.
25. Climate Negotiation
The Government of Mauritius is actively involve in
Climate negotiation & is making its voice heard
through negotiating blocs such as AOSIS, Africa Group
& G77 & China.
