Institute for Environmental and Legal Studies
To study the environment and its manifold interactions with human
societies
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aim of this site is to make available information, analysis and to offer views
on Although
this site is mainly in English certain sections are in French, a consequence
of the bilingualism of 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. .
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A description of About Mauritius ; Coastal Zones; Economy; Energy Considerations; Environment; Fauna Flora; Forestry; Government; History The Legal System and
Environmental Laws Marine Resources; People & Culture Sugar cane cultivation and
agriculture Local Environmental
News (most articles are in French) 1998 – 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 |
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 |
Recent Activities of
the Institute or forthcoming ones Our presentation on alternatives to our
present economic system for a one day seminar on: “What Alternative
Economic Model for It was held on the 5th of October 2011 at Foyer Fiat, Petite Riviere and was organized by CSG – Solidarite and the Centre for Alternative Research and Studies (CARES). 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
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Links of interest www.maurice-defipourlaterre.org
A new web site about raising environmental awareness in 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 |
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The Different
Environmental Stresses Afflicting Tourism and the
Environment |
Case Studies in
Environmental Management The Blue Bay Marine Park and Hotel
Development Hôtel à La Prairie |
National Heritage
/ Patrimoine Le Jardin Botanique de Pamplemousses Projets à Agalega
Biodiversité en danger Ecotourisme A trail in
the south of the island – February 2011 |
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Global Environmental Issues Fossil Fuels and Human
Civilisation Biodiversity Loss Climate Change Globalisation and the
Environment Land Degradation and
Agriculture Water Resources World Fisheries |
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Sustainable Living and Civilisation in the 21st
Century The Electronic Newsletter on
Sustainability Issues (ENSI) The newsletter of the Institute Issues of 2008, 2009, 2010 and July 2011 are on line. A discussion about sustainable development and sustainability (December 2010) |
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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
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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: 22nd of January 1998 Last Update: 12th of December 2011 |
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