Mauritius Environment & Climate News
From cyclone warnings and coral reef conservation to climate change policy and marine protected areas, MauritiusNews.com covers the environmental issues that matter most to this island nation, including lagoon pollution, invasive species, and the drive toward renewable energy.
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Every Other Day Water Supply Hits Vacoas, Curepipe and Four More Towns
Thousands of households across six towns in central Mauritius are now receiving piped water on alternate days only, as the island's water sh…
Mauritius Expands Free Water Tank Grant to All Unequipped Homes
Mauritius is expanding its Water Tank and Water Pump Grant Scheme to cover all households that do not yet have water storage equipment, as t…
Mauritius Water Crisis: Government Announces Package of Supply Fixes
Mauritius is facing one of its most serious water supply crises in years, and the government has responded with a package of measures aimed …
Mauritius Expands Water Tank Grant Scheme to All Unequipped Homes
Mauritius has extended its Water Tank and Water Pump Grant Scheme to cover all households that do not yet have water storage or pumping equi…
Mauritius 'Zero Water Day' Could Hit by 29 November 2026
Mauritius is facing a worsening water crisis, with modelling based on current reservoir levels and daily consumption suggesting the island c…
CWA on High Alert as St-Paul Protests Disrupt Water Services
The Central Water Authority (CWA), Mauritius's state-owned body responsible for the production and distribution of drinking water across the…
Mauritius Water Crisis: The Hidden Toll on Health, Tourism and Business
When Mauritius's reservoirs and groundwater tables fall to historically low levels, the consequences extend well beyond the inconvenience of…
Century-Old Banyan Trees in Rivière-Noire Saved by Residents
A community campaign in Rivière-Noire, a coastal village on the western coast of Mauritius, has successfully protected a cluster of century-…
Mauritius Water Crisis: How Can the Island Avoid the Worst?
Mauritius is facing a worsening water crisis that has left thousands of households enduring prolonged supply cuts, sparking public frustrati…
Mare aux Vacoas: Why Mauritius Keeps Being Caught Off Guard by Water Crises
Every few years, Mauritius finds itself in the grip of a water shortage. Taps run dry for hours, sometimes days. Residents queue for tankers…
CWA Keeps Water Services Running Amid Saint-Paul Protests
The Central Water Authority (CWA), Mauritius's state-owned body responsible for water production and distribution, has confirmed it is on hi…
Vacoas Water Shortage: Vivalo Limitée Steps In With Free Supply
Residents of Vacoas, a town in the central plateau of Mauritius, are continuing to struggle with disrupted water supply, a problem affecting…
CWA Deploys 15 Extra Water Tankers Amid Supply Disruptions
Mauritius's Central Water Authority (CWA) has deployed 15 additional tanker trucks across the island in response to ongoing disruptions to t…
Mauritius Must Embrace Water Reuse to Beat Chronic Shortages
Mauritius is facing a deepening water crisis, and experts are now making the case that water reuse, the treatment and recycling of wastewate…
Mauritius Water Crisis: Decades of Warnings Gone Unheeded
Mauritius is in the grip of a water crisis that has left thousands of households facing severe shortages, rotational water cuts, and growing…
Mauritius Water Crisis: Residents Threaten Protests Over Shortages
Anger over Mauritius's worsening water crisis is boiling over, with residents issuing a stark warning to authorities: restore water supply o…
Hermitage Residents Join Growing Wave of Water Crisis Anger
A group of residents from Hermitage, a locality in Mauritius, has publicly expressed their anger over the country's deepening water crisis, …
Mauritius Water Crisis: How to Avoid the Worst-Case Scenario
Mauritius is in the grip of a serious water shortage, and the debate over how to manage it is intensifying. Le Défi Media's flagship current…
Mauritius Water and Power Crisis: Anger Grows as Reserves Fall
Mauritius is facing a deepening dual crisis over water and electricity, with public anger intensifying as reservoir levels continue to fall …
Mauritius Water Crisis: Minister Bets on Boreholes and Rivers After Protests
Mauritius is in the grip of a serious water crisis, and public frustration boiled over this week with street demonstrations across the islan…
Mauritius Treats 48 Million m³ of Wastewater But Reuses Almost None
Mauritius is treating nearly 48 million cubic metres of wastewater every year, but reusing almost none of it. As the island grapples with on…
Rivière-Noire Banyan Owner Vows to Save Iconic Tree After Damage
One of Mauritius's most recognisable natural landmarks, a centuries-old banyan tree in Rivière-Noire (Black River), on the island's western …
Drugs But No Water: Castel Scout Leader's Cry of Frustration
A scout leader from the Castel district has gone public with a stinging rebuke of Mauritius's priorities, summing up his community's plight …
Mauritius Water Crisis: Two Months Until Rains Return
Mauritius is facing a deepening water crisis, with authorities warning that residents may need to manage on severely reduced supplies for th…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main environmental issues in Mauritius?−
Key environmental challenges include coral reef bleaching from ocean warming, plastic pollution in lagoons, invasive species threatening native wildlife, deforestation, and the impact of coastal development on marine ecosystems. The government has committed to net-zero emissions by 2070.
When is the cyclone season in Mauritius?−
The cyclone season runs from November to April, with the peak risk period being January to March. Mauritius Meteorological Services issues class warnings from 1 (distant threat) to 4 (imminent severe cyclone) as storms approach.
Are there coral reefs around Mauritius?−
Yes, Mauritius is surrounded by a barrier reef enclosing a turquoise lagoon. The reefs are home to hundreds of marine species but face threats from warming sea temperatures, bleaching events, and anchor damage. Several Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been established to safeguard them.
What renewable energy does Mauritius use?−
Mauritius generates electricity primarily from coal and diesel, but is expanding solar, wind, and bagasse (sugarcane waste) generation. The government aims for 60% renewable energy by 2030 as part of its climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.