(b) Ministers referred in the First Schedule [Section 4(2)(b)]:
1. Minister responsible for the subject of agriculture 2. Minister responsible for the subjects of blue economy, marine resources, fisheries and shipping 3. Minister responsible for the subject of commerce 4. Minister responsible for the subject of education 5. Minister responsible for the subject of energy 6. Minister responsible for the subject of environment 7. Minister responsible for the subject of finance 8. Minister responsible for the subject of financial services 9. Minister responsible for the subject of foreign affairs 10. Minister responsible for the subject of gender equality 11. Minister responsible for the subject of health 12. Minister responsible for the subjects of housing and lands 13. Minister responsible for the subject of industry 14. Minister responsible for the subject of labour 15. Minister responsible for the subject of land transport 16. Minister responsible for the subject of local government 17. Minister responsible for the subject of national infrastructure 18. Minister responsible for the subject of outer islands 19. Minister responsible for the subject of public utilities 20. Minister responsible for the subject of Rodrigues 21. Minister responsible for the subjects of social security and national solidarity 22. Minister responsible for the subject of tourism 23. Minister responsible for the subject of youth and sports
(c) Other Ministers as the Prime Minister may designate.
The Chief Commissioner may, at the request of the Prime Minister, attend any meeting of the Council.
CLIMATE CHANGE COMMITTEE
(a) Supervising Officer, as Chairperson
(b) the Director; (c) one representative from each of the Ministries, Departments and Other Bodies specified in the Second Schedule [Section 11];
1. A representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of agro-industry and food security 2. A representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of education, tertiary education, science and technology 3. A representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of energy and public utilities 4. A representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of environment 5. A representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of finance, economic planning and development 6. A representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of gender equality and family welfare 7. A representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of health and wellness 8. A representative of the Ministry responsible for the subjects of housing and land use planning 9. A representative of the Ministry responsible for the subjects of industrial development, SMEs and cooperatives 10. A representative of the Ministry responsible for the subjects of land transport and light rail 11. A representative of the Ministry responsible for the subjects of local government and disaster risk management 12. A representative of the Ministry responsible for the subjects of blue economy, marine resources, fisheries and shipping 13. A representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of national infrastructure and community development 14. A representative of the Ministry responsible for the subjects of social integration, social security and national solidarity 15. A representative of the Ministry responsible for the subject of tourism 16. A representative of the Ministry responsible for the subjects of youth empowerment, sports and recreation 17. A representative of the Mauritius Meteorological Services 18. A representative of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Centre 19. A representative of the Police de L’Environnement 20. A representative of the Forestry Service 21. A representative of the Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency 22. A representative of the Land Drainage Authority 23. A representative of the Ministry responsible for Rodrigues 24. A representative of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly 25. A representative of Statistics Mauritius 26. A representative of the Outer Islands Development Corporation 27. A representative of the Waste Water Management Authority 28. A representative of the Solid Waste Management Division
(d) a representative of the Council of Registered Professional Engineers of Mauritius; (e) a representative of the civil society, having knowledge and wide experience in climate change matters, to be appointed by the Minister; (f) a representative of the private sector, having knowledge and wide experience in climate change matters, to be appointed by the Minister.
FORMULATION OF A NATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN
The Department of Climate Change, in collaboration with the Ministries, Departments and Other Bodies specified in the Third Schedule [Regulation 13(1)] be responsible for the formulation of a National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan:
REPRESENTATIVES OF MINISTRIES, DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER BODIES :
1. Ministry responsible for the subject of agro-industry and food security 2. Ministry responsible for the subject of blue economy, marine resources, fisheries and shipping 3. Ministry responsible for the subject of energy and public utilities 4. Ministry responsible for the subject of environment 5. Ministry responsible for the subject of health and wellness 6. Ministry responsible for the subject of housing and land use planning 7. Ministry responsible for the subjects of land transport and light rail 8. Ministry responsible for the subjects of local government and disaster risk management 9. Ministry responsible for the subject of national infrastructure and community development 10. Ministry responsible for the subject of tourism 11. Association des Hôteliers de Restaurateurs de I’île Maurice 12. Beach Authority 13. Business Mauritius 14. Central Water Authority 15. Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute 16. Forestry Service 17. Council of Registered Professional Engineers of Mauritius
18. Mauritius Cane Industry Authority 19. Mauritius Meteorological Services 20. Mauritius Oceanography Institute 21. Mauritius Ports Authority 22. Mauritius Research and Innovation Council 23. National Development Unit 24. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Centre 25. National Parks and Conservation Service 26. Non-governmental organisations 27. Road Development Authority 28. University of Mauritius 29. University of Technology, Mauritius 30. Water Resources Commission
FORMULATION OF NATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN
The Department of Climate Change, in collaboration with the Ministries, Departments and Other Bodies specified in the Fourth Schedule [Sections 14 and 15(4)] be responsible for the formulation of a National Climate Change Mitigation Strategy and Action Plan.
1. Ministry responsible for the subject of agro-industry and food security 2. Ministry responsible for the subjects of blue economy, marine resources, fisheries and shipping 3. Ministry responsible for the subjects of commerce and consumerr protection 4. Ministry responsible for the subject of energy and public utilities 5. Ministry responsible for the subject of environment 6. Ministry responsible for the subject of health and wellness 7. Ministry responsible for the subjects of housing and land use planning 8. Ministry responsible for the subjects of industrial development, SMEs and cooperatives 9. Ministry responsible for the subjects of land transport and light rail 10. Ministry responsible for the subjects of local government and disaster risk management 11. Ministry responsible for the subject of national infrastructure and community development 12. Ministry responsible for the subject of tourism 13. Air Mauritius Ltd 14. Airports of Mauritius Ltd 15. Association des Hoteliers de Restaurateurs de I’île Maurice 16. Maurice (AHRIM) 17. Business Mauritius
18. Central Electricity Board 19. Civil Aviation Department 20. EEMO 21. Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute 22. Forestry Service 23. Council of Registered Professional Engineers of Mauritius 24. Mauritius Cane Industry Authority 25. Mauritius Chemical Fertiliser Industry 26. Mauritius Export Association 27. National Land Transport Authority 28. Mauritius Ports Authority 29. Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency 30. Mauritius Research and Innovation Council 31. Mauritius Shipping Corporation Ltd 32. Mauritius Standard Bureau 33. Solid Waste Management Division 34. State Trading Corporation Ltd 35. Statistics Mauritius 36. University of Mauritius 37. University Technology, Mauritius 38. Utilities Regulatory Authority 39. Waste Water Management Authority 40. Omnicane Management & Consultancy Ltd 41. Terragri Ltd 42. Alteo Agri Ltd
RODRIGUES CLIMATE CHANGE COMMITTEE
(a) the Commissioner, as chairperson; (b) the Departmental Head of the Commission responsible for the subject of environment, as vice-chairperson; (c) a representative of the Ministry (responsible for the subject of climate change);
(d) the members specified in the fifth schedule [Regulation 21(b)]
1. The Departmental Head of the Commission for public infrastructure or his representative 2. The Departmental Head of the Commission for State lands or representative 3. The Departmental Head of the Commission for statistics or his representative 4. The Departmental Head of the Commission for public agriculture or his representative 5. The Departmental Head of the Commission for education or his representative 6. The Departmental Head of the Commission for fisheries or his representative 7. The Departmental Head of the Commission for forestry or his representative 8. The Departmental Head of the Commission for housing or his representative 9. The Departmental Head of the Commission for meteorological services or his representative 10. The Departmental Head of the Commission for transport or his representative 11. The Departmental Head of the Commission for tourism or his representative 12. The Departmental Head of the Commission for water resources or his representative 13. The Departmental Head of the Commission for disaster risk management or his representative 14. The Departmental Head of the Commission for marine park or his representative 15. A representative of the Commission responsible for the subject of environment 16. The Health Director, Rodrigues
17. The Manager, Central Electricity Board, Rodrigues 18. A representative of the Police de L’Environnement (Rodrigues)
(e) a representative of a non-governmental organisation, to be appointed by the Commissioner; (f) 3 other members, to be appointed by the Commissioner.
Governmental
Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change - Formulates policies and implements projects related to environmental protection and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Centre - Coordinates national efforts for disaster risk reduction and manages responses to disasters.
Mauritius Meteorological Services - Provides weather forecasts and early warnings which are crucial for disaster preparedness and response.
Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency - Focuses on promoting renewable energy sources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities - Oversees the energy policy including the integration of renewable energies which impact climate change mitigation efforts.
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Mauritian Wildlife Foundation - Works on conservation projects that help protect biodiversity, crucial for maintaining ecosystem resilience against climate change.
Environment Protection and Conservation Organisation (EPCO) - Focuses on environmental education and community-based conservation projects.
Climate Action Network (CAN) Mauritius - A coalition of NGOs focused on advocating for strong climate policies and actions.
Academic Institutions
University of Mauritius - Conducts research and offers courses on environmental science, climate change, and disaster management.
Mauritius Research and Innovation Council - Supports research in technology and innovations that can help in climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Private Sector
Insurance Companies - Offer products that mitigate financial risks associated with climate-related disasters.
Consultancy Firms - Provide expertise in environmental impact assessments, climate risk analysis, and disaster management planning.
Renewable Energy Companies - Develop and implement solar, wind, and other renewable energy projects that reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
International Partners
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - Supports projects and provides technical assistance in areas related to climate change and disaster risk reduction.
World Bank - Finances projects aimed at improving climate resilience and sustainable development.
Global Environment Facility (GEF) - Funds projects that address critical environmental issues including climate change and biodiversity conservation.
Community Leaders and Local Authorities
Municipal Councils - Implement local disaster risk management strategies and participate in community-based adaptation projects.
Village Councils - Engage with local communities in the implementation of grassroots level climate resilience activities.
