Mauritius and its Environment

Institute for Environmental and Legal Studies

To study the environment and its manifold interactions with human societies

	The aim of this site is to make available information, analysis and to offer views on Mauritius that, at times, run counter to the prevailing ideas and general consensus. Although this site is mainly in English certain sections are in French, a consequence of the bilingualism of Mauritius. About the Institute / Links / Site Map / Disclaimer / Local environmental organisations / E-mail us at iels@servihoo.com for any queries, suggestions or comments you may have. Please note that this web site is always under construction! .
A description of Mauritius and where it is to be found in the World! About Mauritius ; Coastal Zones; Economy; Energy Considerations; Environment; Fauna Flora; Forestry; Government; History The Lagoon; The Legal System and Environmental Laws Marine Resources; People & Culture Sugar cane cultivation and agriculture Tourism in Mauritius; Water Local Environmental News (most articles are in French) 1998 – 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 2009 – 2010 – 2011 Maurice Iles Durables (MID) During the months of June and July 2011 we participated in the different working groups of the MID process. We had representatives on the energy and environment working groups. Government recently published the proceedings of the different working groups which can be found here: www.gov.mu/portal/sites/mid/document.htm The MID process will culminate in a Governmental white paper to be published in March 2012.	New files or recently updated ones Environmental stresses of Mauritius – December 2011 Environment of Mauritius – November 2011 Solid Waste – Updated file – October 2011 Publications Livret sur le compostage ménager (version word) Livret sur les enjeux pétroliers mondiaux Past presentations delivered for seminars A one day seminar on “What Alternative Economic Model for Mauritius” organised by the Centre for Alternative Research and Studies (CARES) and Confederation Syndicale de Gauche (CSG) - 5^th of October 2011 - Foyer Fiat, Petite Riviere Our presentation on alternatives to our present economic system Presentation about Energy Issues Worldwide to members of the PML (Plateforme Maurice Lanvironnement) – 24^th of February 2011 – Rose Hill Our presentation : les enjeux énergétiques planétaires	Recent Activities of the Institute or forthcoming ones (1) Mr Karim Jaufeerally: "Notre civilisation va vers son déclin" « La seule alternative qui nous reste c'est de changer notre mode de vie, d'économiser nos ressources en arrêtant d'adorer le veau d'or de la croissance" Article paru dans le Week-End | 15 janvier, 2012 (2) Residential Summer University organized by the Centre for Alternative Research and Studies (CARES)– December 2011 – Riambel - Our presentation was about the “Multi-dimensional Global Crises, Financial, Economic, Food and Ecological” (3) ONE DAY SEMINAR - Thursday 24^th November 2011 Gold Leaf Hotel, Port Louis – (CARES) : The ecological dimensions of the global crisis affecting 21^st Century Industrial civilization: Ecology from a Labour and Social Movement Perspective Our presentation: The Dynamics of the Modern World, the Crises of the 21st Century and alternatives to our present economic system
Links of interest www.maurice-defipourlaterre.org A new web site about raising environmental awareness in Mauritius www.ecosia.org A new search engine that raises money to save the rain forests – Great stuff!!! http://thearchdruidreport.blogspot.com/ An excellent blog about sustainability, nature, culture and the future of industrial society http://chagosrefugeesgroup.net/blog/?cat=1 A blog about the plight of the Chagossian People
The Different Environmental Stresses Afflicting Mauritius Agrochemical Usage Environmental Stresses Road Transport Solid Waste Sewage Network Tourism and the Environment	Case Studies in Environmental Management The Blue Bay Marine Park and Hotel Development Golf à l'île aux Cerfs Hôtel à La Prairie Chaines d'Hôtels à Bel Ombre Ile Aux Bénitiers	National Heritage / Patrimoine Le Jardin Botanique de Pamplemousses Téléphérique au Morne Projets à Agalega Biodiversité en danger Patrimoine en disparition Ecotourisme Ces Hôtels qui font peur A trail in the south of the island – February 2011
Global Environmental Issues Fossil Fuels and Human Civilisation Biodiversity Loss Climate Change Globalisation and the Environment Land Degradation and Agriculture Water Resources World Fisheries		Sustainable Living and Civilisation in the 21^st Century The Electronic Newsletter on Sustainability Issues (ENSI) The newsletter of the Institute Issues of 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 are on line. A discussion about sustainable development and sustainability (December 2010)
Disclaimer Though the Institute has taken all reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of the information presented on this web site, under no circumstances shall it be held liable by anyone who as a result of acting on this information suffers losses of any kind or form. No claim whatsoever will be entertained in that respect. Copyright Any party may copy, transmit, use and disseminate the information and photographs contained within this web site provided it be done on a non profit making basis and due mention of the source be made. Anyone using the contents of this web site for profit making purposes is liable to prosecution and may be sued in damages. Date on the Web: 22^nd of January 1998 Last Update: 12^th of December 2011