- Key Players working together to manage, conserve, and utilize the coastal and marine resources of Mauritius effectively. Their collaboration is essential for achieving sustainable development and environmental protection goals.
Prime Minister's Office (PMO):
Ministry of Defence, Home Affairs and External Communications (Coast Guard) - Responsible for maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and environmental protection in Mauritian waters.
Department for Continental Shelf, Maritime Zones Administration & Exploration: Responsible for the formulation of policies in ocean affairs, for the establishment of legal and regulatory frameworks governing the sustainable management of the non-living resources in the maritime zones of Mauritius including hydrocarbon and mineral exploration and development, and Marine Spatial Planning.
Mauritius Meteorological Services: Wave and weather data
Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries
- Oversees policies and regulations related to marine resources, fisheries management, and maritime activities. Includes Islets, coastal wetlands. Shipping Division Marine is responsible for pollution from vessels.
Mauritius Oceanography Institute (MOI)
- Conducts scientific research and provides data for the sustainable management of marine resources and environmental protection.
Mauritius Ports Authority
- Manages port operations and ensures maritime safety and environmental compliance within port areas.
Mauritius Marine Conservation Society
- Focuses on the conservation of marine biodiversity through research, education, and advocacy.
Ministry of Housing and Lands
- Physical planning, lease of State lands
Wastewater Management Authority
- Wastewater management
Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change
- Addresses broader environmental issues that impact the coastal and marine environments, such as climate change and pollution control. Also looks at EIA, Environmental quality, ICZM, beach erosion control, oil spill coordination. Solid Waste Management Division is responsible for solid waste collection and disposal.
Ministry of Tourism
- Coastal hotels and recreation, zoning of lagoon
Tourism Authority
- Regulates and promotes the tourism sector, including eco-tourism and marine activities, which indirectly affects coastal and marine conservation efforts. Includes pleasure crafts, leisure activities at sea.
Beach Authority
- Control and management , and provision of amenities on public beaches
Mauritius Revenue Authority
- Oversees the collection of taxes and revenues from maritime and coastal economic activities.
Local Municipalities
- Manage local coastal zones, including beach maintenance and local development, impacting coastal management and conservation. Development control (BLUP).
University of Mauritius and Other Academic Institutions
- Conduct research and provide education on marine sciences and environmental studies, contributing to policy development and sustainable practices.
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Various NGOs play a crucial role in advocacy, education, and implementation of conservation projects related to the marine environment.
Mauritius Research and Innovation Council
- supports research and development in marine technologies, enhancing the sector's growth potential.
Business Mauritius
Apex private-sector body; coordinates business engagement on energy, climate, circular economy and environmental performance.
