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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Mauritius Water Crisis: Should Water Prices Rise to Fix Crumbling Pipes?
Mauritius is facing a deepening water crisis, and the numbers make uncomfortable reading. From January to September this year, rainfall acro…
Does Mauritius Rain Really Miss Its Reservoirs? The Data Explained
Mauritius is in the grip of a serious water crisis, with reservoir levels dangerously low and communities across the island enduring long cu…
Mauritius Water Crisis: Reservoir at 35.9% as CWA Scrambles for Solutions
Mauritius is facing a serious and worsening water supply crisis, with reservoir levels far below what they were at this time last year, and …
Tyres Burned in Clairfonds as Phoenix Water Crisis Boils Over
Residents of Clairfonds, a locality in the Phoenix area of central Mauritius, have taken to the streets in anger, burning tyres to protest t…
Japanese Scientists Create Plastic That Dissolves in Seawater in Hours
Mauritius's coral reefs, lagoons, and coastlines face a growing threat from plastic waste and microplastics, and a landfill site at Mare Chi…
St-Paul Residents Take to the Streets Over Endless Water Cuts
Residents of St-Paul, a residential area in the central-west region of Mauritius, have taken their frustration to the streets, staging a pub…
Anger Grows Over Chronic Water Disruptions in St-Paul, Mauritius
Frustration is boiling over in St-Paul, a residential locality in the Highlands region of central Mauritius, as ongoing disruptions to the w…
Guardian Angel for Stray Dogs Makes a Visit to Mauritius
An internationally recognised advocate for abandoned dogs has paid a visit to Mauritius, shining a spotlight on the island's long-standing s…
Restless Nights in Highlands, St-Paul and Allée-Brillant Over Water Cuts
Residents in Highlands, St-Paul and Allée-Brillant endured a difficult night as water shortages continued to bite across central and western…
Phoenix Residents Lose Water as Dry Tap Crisis Widens Across Mauritius
A water supply crisis gripping parts of Mauritius has spread to Phoenix, one of the island's most densely populated inland towns, sparking f…
Dry Taps Spread: Highlands Joins Water Crisis Hitting Mauritius
A growing number of communities across Mauritius are being left without running water, and frustration is mounting. After weeks of dry taps …
St-Paul Residents Queue With Buckets as Water Tankers Step In
Residents of St-Paul, a locality in the north of Mauritius, have been forced to collect their daily water supply from tanker trucks, buckets…
Mauritius Joins COP12 Nairobi Convention Talks in Tanzania
Mauritius is participating in a landmark regional ocean governance summit this week, with Junior Minister Fabrice David leading the national…
Bycatch Trade in Mauritius: Big Money and Murky Practices
Every time a commercial fishing vessel hauls in its nets, it catches more than it bargained for. Alongside the target species, tuna, for ins…
Mauritius Water Crisis: CWA Deploys 35 Tankers as Reserves Run Low
Mauritius is facing a serious water supply crisis, with reservoir levels dropping to worrying lows across the island. In response, the Minis…
Mauritius Water Crisis: Is the Worst Still to Come for Plaines-Wilhems?
A year ago, the Mauritian government unveiled what it called a 'Marshall Plan' for water, a sweeping, long-term strategy to end the cycle of…
Rain Expected in East, South and Highland Areas of Mauritius
Residents in the eastern and southern parts of Mauritius, as well as those living in highland areas, should expect scattered showers in the …
Mauritius Minister Gokhool Calls for More Climate Finance at COP31
Mauritius's minister Dharam Gokhool has used the COP31 climate summit to call for significantly greater international financing to speed up …
10 Boreholes to Plug Mauritius Water Crisis at La Marie Station
Mauritius is deepening its emergency response to the island's worsening water shortage, with the government announcing that 10 boreholes wil…
Mauritius Water Crisis: Smart Cities and Malls Will Share the Pain
As Mauritius grapples with a deepening water crisis, the Minister of Water, Anowar Assirvaden, has moved to address growing public anger ove…
Mauritius Weather Forecast: What to Expect This Tuesday
The Mauritius Meteorological Services has released its weather forecast for this Tuesday, offering guidance for residents, commuters, and vi…
Mauritius Water Crisis: Low Reservoirs Are Just the Symptom
Mauritius is in the grip of a water crisis, but according to analysts and water sector experts, the near-empty reservoirs making headlines a…
Curepipe Residents Furious Over Unrelenting Water Cuts
Residents in and around Curepipe, one of Mauritius's largest inland towns, are at breaking point over persistent water shortages, with the C…
La Mivoie Flooding Row: MP Bérenger Demands Full Environmental Review
A dispute over a planned residential and sports development at La Mivoie, in the Rivière-Noire area on Mauritius's west coast, has escalated…
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.