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 / Search this site / 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	New files or recently updated ones LETTRE OUVERTE AUX MAURICIENS Incinération, Recyclage et Compostage de déchets 31 octobre 2009 Publication Livret sur le compostage ménager (version word)	Recent Activities of the Institute or forthcoming ones A Green Festival for Mauritius!!! On the 24^th of May 2009, a march organised by a number of environmental and grassroots organisations was held at La Chaumière where the proposed incinerator is to be built. Click here for a report of the march. People’s Forum on the Food and Energy security of Mauritius 30^th of August and 13^th of September 2008 Presentation (word document) Proceedings of the Forum on the Food and Energy Security of Mauritius
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 website about sustainability, nature, culture and the future of industrial society
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
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 April 2008, December 2008 and July 2009 are on line.
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: 29^th of December 2009