One of the most visible consequences of global warming is the rising sea levels. In Mauritius, there is an increase of more than 5mm every year … and by the end of this century the sea will be 49 cm higher. Two major causes of this increase are: the collapsing glaciers and the ocean which expands under high temperatures. The ocean has the capacity to absorb a lot of heat from CO2, but not all of the heat it receives. This global phenomenon increases the frequency of flooding and accentuates coastal erosion … situations to which its inhabitants must adapt.
Author: APEC
Mauritius recorded 1397 deaths from 01 October to 04 November 2021
A total of 1397 deaths were recorded in Mauritius as from 01 October to 04 November 2021, out of which 122 have been attributed to the COVID-19. The Acting Prime Minister, Mr Louis Steven Obeegadoo, provided this information today, in reply to a Parliamentary Question, in the National Assembly, in Port-Louis.
The Acting Prime Minister further indicated that a total of 3359 deaths were recorded in July, August and September 2021, out of which 1004 in July ,1157 in August, and 1198 in September.
Climate and biodiversity
The ocean is now a key element in climate negotiations. There are some 250,000 species that live in the waters of the planet. So many species, not counting flora, which are directly threatened by climate change. With us, the most visible effect is the bleaching of the corals. 80 to 90% of our corals are no longer viable. But there is also talk of migration of marine species and a drop in catches, compared to 30 years ago. NGOs and authorities agree that change must come from us, citizens, and that requires increased awareness.
Climate and biodiversity
The ocean is now a key element in climate negotiations. There are some 250,000 species that live in the waters of the planet. So many species, not counting flora, which are directly threatened by climate change. With us, the most visible effect is the bleaching of the corals. 80 to 90% of our corals are no longer viable. But there is also talk of migration of marine species and a drop in catches, compared to 30 years ago. NGOs and authorities agree that change must come from us, citizens, and that requires increased awareness.
Seychelles to halt deforestation by 2030
Seychelles has signed a historic pact to halt and reverse loss and land degradation by 2030 at the UN Climate Summit in Glasgow on Tuesday, said State House.
President Wavel Ramkalawan signed the pact together with other heads of states and governments at the event on Forests and Land Use.
More than 100 world leaders have signed the pact in a deal hailed by some observers as one of the “first major outcomes” from the COP26 Climate Summit.
Mauritius’ Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) approved
Mauritius’ Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) were approved Tuesday by the Inter-Ministerial Council on Climate Change meeting in Port-Louis.
One of the key objectives of the NDC is to reduce the local greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by year 2030. “To this end, some USD 6,5 billion will be required to successfully implement the NDC. Out of these, USD 4,5 billion will be used for adaptation purposes and USD 2 billion for mitigation purposes.
Local financing to the tune of USD 2,3 billion are expected to come from Government and the private sector, while the rest will be financed from external sources.
Statistics Mauritius indicated that the main characteristics of the unemployed at the second quarter of 2021 were:
| (i) | The 54,800 unemployed comprised 28,300 males (52%) and 26,500 females (48%). |
| (ii) | Around 30,000 (55%) of the unemployed were single; males (63%) and females (46%). |
| (iii) | Some 32,100 (59%) of the unemployed did not have the Cambridge School Certificate (SC) or equivalent and among them, 11,400 had not even passed the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) or equivalent. |
| (iv) | Around 35,400 (65%) had been looking for work for up to one year. |
| (v) | Some 18,800 (34%) were looking for a job for the first time. |
| (vi) | Around 23,500 (43%) were registered at the Employment Service Information Centre. |
| (vii) | Some 9,700 or 18% of the unemployed were heads of households. |
| (viii) | Around 17,500 (32%) lived in households with no employed persons. |
| (ix) | Some 17,100 or about 31% of the unemployed were aged below 16 to 24 years. |
| (x) | There were 10,300 (19%) young persons aged 16 to 24 years, not yet married and looking for a first job. Some 4,700 possessed a qualification below SC. |
Le Plan d’assistance financière pour l’achat de filets de protection pour la saison 2021-2022 est effectif du 27 septembre 2021 jusqu’au 08 octobre 2021
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Ce plan vise à encourager l’achat de filets pour protéger les fruits contre les attaques des oiseaux et des chauves-souris.
Les bénéficiaires potentiels auront droit à une subvention de 75% sur le coût des filets pour couvrir un maximum de 5 arbres fruitiers pour les arrière-cours et 60 pour les vergers, suivant le principe du premier venu premier servi.
Seules les demandes de ceux n’ayant pas pris avantage dudit plan d’assistance financière durant les deux dernières années seront considérées. Chaque bénéficiaire aura droit à une seule demande. Les filets devront être placés sur les arbres une fois que les fruits auront atteints un diamètre de plus de 5 mm.
53 die in road accidents
Statistics Mauritius has indicated that 53 people (+1.9%)died as a result of road accidents during the first semester of 2021 as compared to 52 during the corresponding period of 2020.
In its latest bulletin released this week, this governmental organisation said among the casualties, the most vulnerable category of road users were riders/pillion riders of auto/motor cycles (28 or 52.8%), followed by pedestrians (11 or 20.8%).
Mauritius Population reaches1,266,334
Statistics Mauritius said that the population of Mauritius stood at 1,266,334, with a rise of 320 (+0.03%) over the population as at 1 July 2021.
This governmental institution said island-wise, the population was as follows: Island of Mauritius: 1,221,844; Island of Rodrigues : 44,216 and Agalega and St Brandon: 274.