Each of these groups plays a vital role in maintaining and improving air quality, through regulation, research, enforcement, and education:
- Government Bodies:
- Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change: Oversees all environmental regulations, including air quality standards.
- Mauritius Meteorological Services: Monitors atmospheric conditions that can affect air quality.
- National Environmental Laboratory
- Mauritius Cane Industry Authority
- Academic and Research Institutions:
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs):
- Various local and international NGOs that work towards environmental conservation and advocate for better air quality management.
- Consultancy Firms:
- Local and international consultants that provide expertise in environmental assessments and air quality management.
- Industrial Stakeholders:
- Companies in sectors like manufacturing and energy, which must comply with air quality regulations.
- Public Health Sector:
- Health institutions concerned with the impacts of air quality on public health.
- International Research Organizations:
- Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA): Focuses on the analysis and mitigation of air pollution.
- Private Sector Companies: Businesses that need to adhere to air quality standards as part of their operational regulations.
- Business Mauritius - Apex private-sector body; coordinates business engagement on energy, climate, circular economy and environmental performance.
- Public Awareness and Education Entities:
- Groups that focus on educating the public about the importance of air quality and ways to help improve it.
