Key Milestones:- 1992: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Mauritius became a party to the UNFCCC, marking its commitment to global efforts in combating climate change. - 1997: Kyoto Protocol
Mauritius signed the Kyoto Protocol, committing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and participation in global climate action. - 1999: The Republic of Mauritius submitted its national communications to the UNFCCC: Initial National Communication covering Inventory period:1995
- 2010: Mauritius Strategy for Implementation (MSI)
As part of the broader global framework for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Mauritius adopted the MSI, which focused on sustainable development and resilience to climate change. - 2010: The Republic of Mauritius submitted its national communications to the UNFCCC: Second National Communication covering Inventory period: 2000 – 2006
- 2012: National Climate Change Adaptation Policy Framework (NCCAPF) - Mauritius introduced the NCCAPF, a strategic document outlining national plans to adapt to the changing climate and mitigate its impacts on key sectors like agriculture, water resources, and infrastructure.
- 2015: Paris Agreement
Mauritius ratified the Paris Agreement, reaffirming its commitment to limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The country submitted its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), outlining its climate mitigation targets. - 2017: The Republic of Mauritius submitted its national communications to the UNFCCC: Third National Communication covering Inventory period: 2007 – 2013
- 2019: Long-Term Energy Strategy 2019-2030
The strategy aims to increase the share of renewable energy to 35% by 2025 and 40% by 2030, emphasizing solar, wind, and biomass energy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. - 2020: Climate Change Act 2020 came into force on 22 April 2021 - legal framework for making Mauritius a climate-change resilient and low emission country
- 2021: National Climate Change Adaptation Framework (NCCAF)
This updated framework emphasized climate resilience in various sectors, including disaster risk management, coastal zone protection, and sustainable development. - 2021: Updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
- 2021: The Republic of Mauritius submitted its Biennial Update Report to the UNFCCC: First Biennial Update Report covering Inventory period: 2014 – 2016
Mauritius updated its NDCs, enhancing commitments to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 (relative to the business-as-usual scenario), focusing on energy, transport, and waste management. - 2022: National Climate Change Mitigation Strategy and Action Plan (2022-2030) - has the long-term objective ‘to contribute towards achieving a net-zero carbon society by 2070 while achieving the Sustainable Development Goals’ and meeting our NDC targets
- 2024: The Republic of Mauritius submitted its First Biennial Transparency Report in Dec 2024 to the UNFCCC. Inventory period covered: 2017 - 2022
- Ongoing: Implementation of Coastal Protection Measures
Due to rising sea levels and coastal erosion, Mauritius has initiated multiple coastal protection projects, including mangrove restoration and seawall construction to protect vulnerable communities. - Ongoing: The Ministry has embarked on the preparation of the Fourth National Communication for the Republic of Mauritius along with its National Inventory Report on GHG emissions and sinks.
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