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Source: DoEnv, Table 51- Imports of selected livestock, 2019 - 2024, SM; Cattle Sheep Goat Guinea Fowls Turkey

A world without plastics seems inconceivable today. Global plastic production and utilization have reached amazing figures in the last four decades. This widespread use has been attributed to the various useful properties, plastics offer as a material. Plastics are durable, hence persist into the environment for long periods of time before undergoing degradation or fragmenting into microplastics or nano-plastics. Moreover, with trans-boundary movement of plastic wastes, plastic pollution knows no frontier and thus is recognized as one of the most dreadful global challenges, in the Anthropocene era.Mauritius is not spared from the impacts of plastic pollution. Environmental impacts resulting from mismanaged plastic waste are linked with multi-farious environmental problems such as impacting adversely marine life and terrestrial animals; bioaccumulation of microplastic in the food web; clogging of drains and waterways; proliferations of vector-borne diseases; unsightly environmental landscape; and depletion of non-renewable resources.Thus, combating plastic pollution including in the marine environment, is imperative.

Table 21 - Marine Protected Areas, Republic of Mauritius, 2024 Source : Albion Fisheries Research Centre; Forestry Service and Commission for Environment, Tourism, Fisheries and Marine Parks, Rodrigues Regional Assembly

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By investing in adaptation today, Mauritius can secure a sustainable and climate-resilient future.Mauritius is implementing a multi-sectoral approach to adaptation, integrating infrastructure resilience, ecosystem protection, and climate-smart agriculture into its national strategy. However, funding gaps and technical capacity constraints remain key challenges. The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) is expected to further refine and expand adaptation efforts in alignment with the country's long-term resilience goals.

cf: No 2020 data DoEnv, Table 84 - Admissions due to certain respiratory diseases by sex in government general hospitals, 2017 - 2023, SM; Acute upper respiratory infections Acute bronchitis and bronchiolitis Pneumonia Bronchitis Asthma

cf: No 2020 data DoEnv, Table 84 - Admissions due to certain respiratory diseases by sex in government general hospitals, 2017 - 2023, SM; Acute upper respiratory infections Acute bronchitis and bronchiolitis Pneumonia Bronchitis Asthma

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Source: Digest of Agriculture, Table 5, Statistics Mauritius.

Agricultural irrigated land (% of total agricultural land)

source: World bank https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/AG.LND.AGRI.ZS?locations=MU&start=1961&end=2021&view=chart

Source: Digest of Agriculture (2024), Table 4, Statistics Mauritius; Agricultural production, growth rate (% increase over previous year) - Republic of Mauritius, 2017 - 2024;

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Source: HS Agr, Table 15 : PPI - A : January 2000 - December 2024, SM; The indices for January 2000 to December 2021 previously based on 2013=100 have been converted to the new base 2018=100; 2023 - Provisional; Yearly Average - Using data for base period (2018) as weights;

Source: HS Agr, Table 15 : PPI - A : January 2000 - December 2024, SM; The indices for January 2000 to December 2021 previously based on 2013=100 have been converted to the new base 2018=100; 2023 - Provisional; Yearly Average - Using data for base period (2018) as weights;

Air pollution exerts a devastating impact on various environmental components, encompassing air, groundwater, and soil, while posing a severe threat to living organisms. The ecological ramifications of air pollution are underscored by phenomena such as acid rain, global warming, the greenhouse effect, and climate changes. Monitoring and controlling air pollutants is crucial to safeguarding air quality and protecting human health and the environment. The specific pollutants of concern can vary depending on the region, industrial activities, and local sources of emissions.

In Mauritius, air pollution is caused by a wide variety of substances and processes. Air pollution vary by region and over time due to factors such as changes in industrial activities, transportation patterns, and meteorological conditions. Effective air quality monitoring and pollution control measures are essential to address and mitigate the impacts of these pollution sources. The solution to the air pollution problem can be found if an integrated approach is adopted after proper quantification of the various components in play.

Air pollution indicators play a crucial role in assessing exposure risks, quantifying economic and social consequences, and identifying vulnerable population segments. These indicators provide valuable data for policymakers, planners, and public health officials to design effective mitigation strategies and improve air quality. Standards and regulations related to air quality and environmental protection are crucial for safeguarding human health, preserving ecosystems, and addressing the challenges posed by pollution and climate change. These standards and regulations can vary by country or region, but there are also international agreements and guidelines that influence and set the framework for national regulations.