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  • Program:
    Africa Adaptation Programme
    Leading Organization:
    Africa Adaptation Programme for Climate Change (AAP)
    United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
    Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
    UNDP and the Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit
    Summary:

    Mauritius ranks 81 on the 2009 Human Development Index. Mauritius’ geographical position as a small island state makes it more vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Some of the climatic changes that Mauritius is expected to experience include; an increase in mean annual rainfall, sea-level increase, intensity and frequency of tropical cyclones. The vulnerable sectors to climate change, including variability include: coastal resources, agriculture, water resources, fisheries, health and well-being, land use change and forestry and biodiversity. The level of awareness and dedication towards sustainable development is indicative in the fact that Mauritius was the first country to ratify the UNFCCC on climate change.

    Project Components:

    To integrate and mainstream climate change adaptation into the institutional framework and into core development policy, strategies and plans of the Republic of Mauritius

    Expected Outputs:

    The following plan of action will be undertaken to adapt to these changes;

    Dynamic, long-term planning tools/mechanisms to manage the inherent uncertainties of climate change introduced.

    • Identify gaps and generate the critical information and data required.
    • Strengthen capacity of key experts.

    Leadership capacities and institutional frameworks to manage climate change risks and opportunities in an integrated manner at the local and national levels strengthened.

    • Strengthen existing institutional framework for climate change adaptation (CCA).
    • Strengthen CCA capacity within relevant ministries and committees.
    • Strengthen CCA leadership and capacity building.

    Climate-resilient policies and measures in priority sectors implemented.

    • Revise and develop policy pertinent to adaptation.
    • Support and implement on-the-ground demonstration projects.

    Financing options to meet national adaptation costs expanded at the local, national, sub-regional and regional levels.

    • Strengthened financial development framework on CCA.
    • Strengthened capacity to access international funding for adaptation.

    Financing options to meet national adaptation costs expanded at the local, national, sub-regional and regional levels.

    • Climate change knowledge and lessons learned disseminated.
    • Strengthened awareness and understanding of climate change and adaptation.
    • Technical and scientific research programmes established.
    Contacts:

    Ms. Mame Dagou Diop
    Regional Technical Advisor
    Climate Change Adaptation
    Email: Mame.diop@undp.org

    Project Status:
    Under implementation
    Project Details
    Funding Source:
    Government of Japan
    Cofinancing Total:
    n/a
    Total Amounts:
    $2,987,004
    Resources:
    Africa Adaptation Programme Website
    File(s):
    PIMS4360 AAP Mauritius Prodoc
    Mauritius Climate Change Adaptation Profile
    AAP Brochure
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