Mauritius Barometer 2013: Gender and climate change

Key points

• Mauritius has a National Climate Change Adaptation Policy Framework.
• Mauritius was subject to its first flash flood in 2013.
• Shortage of water has been posing a problem to households especially vulnerable women.
• Mauritius is signatory to international instruments on climate change.
• Mauritius has achieved a target where all household are provided with water.
• Mauritius has put in place key strategies to address climate change.
• De-forestation legislation and enforcement is stringent.
• Mauritius has a sectoral gender policy on climate.
• Women’s participation in climate change decision- making is critical as women form the majority of energy users in Mauritius.
• Inclusive national development is threatened by climate change effects.
• Citizen participation is integral in formulating policies around climate change and environment management.
• Many stakeholders are involved in sensitisation and climate change awareness campaigns, including the media.
• Mauritius has a nationwide project for waste segregation and composting. Women are being trained in making cloth bags to be distributed to the community.

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