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  • ADD has been accredited to UNEP as from 8 Sept 2022....ADD has assisted inhabitants in the setting up of a Cooperative Society in the South-East with the support of MOL.....La Nina to continue to March 2023 likely to affect cyclone season in Indian Ocean...........Global temp 1.1°C above average.......ADD celebrated its 15th anniversary on 7 August 2022-------ADD's new email address: addmauritius2007@gmail.com.

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THE ASSOCIATION

THE ASSOCIATION originated as an expression of commitment of a few to make available scientific knowledge and experience and contribute to the sustainable development of the Republic of Mauritius and improve the well being of the people.

These are embodied in its vision, mission and objectives. Its partnership extents to Government, NGOs, academia, parastatal bodies and private sector [Read more]

 

Highlights of ADD

15th Annual General Meeting, Villa Caroline, Flic-en-Flac, 7Aug 2022

ADD 15 Anniversary Celebrations

 

 ADD - It's origin

In early 1990s, several like-minded colleagues and professionals created ADD to serve Mauritius. Registered on 21 Feb. 2007

Activities of ADD - Historical

ADD contributions: greening, coastal protection, improved  quality of life, sensitisation and sustainable development

Family Day (13.12.2020)

ADD members and their families celebrated the Annual Family Day at Domaine De La Grave, a private Nature Park near the Eau Bleu Reservoir in the Midlands

ADD marked 2022 World Environment Day with clean up of Riv. des Créoles beach. ADD thanks all participants/organisations for making this event a success. 

 

Governance

ADD's Constitution defines its operations.Annual General Meeting decides on policy, finance, partnership,

ADD's priority areas

Sustainable development, coastal zone management, sensitisation, climate change

Partnership

ADD values partnership. public and private sectors, academic institutions, NGOs. International- UNECOSOC and UNFCCC.

ADD collaborates with NSIF

ADD/NSIF Project launched Le Morne on 22 May with football tournament

ADD/NSIF Mangrove sensitisation

 Grade 5 pupils of Le Morne Primary School and their parents participated in the activity on 26 June 2022

World Mangrove Day 26 July 2022

ADD organised a Clean up day at Anse Jonchee and Bois des Amourettes on 31 July 2022.

World Mangrove Day - 26 July 2022

Talk given by th President of ADD, Mr S Ragoonaden at West Coast International Secondary College Cascavelle.

Thank you all for your participation, making this event a success

"Youth Meet" -  13 ,14 August -  International Youth Day 2022 -Cote d'Or National Sports Complex: The Prime Minister  at  ADD stand during the opening ceremony
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RADAR IMAGERY MAURITIUS

WEATHER & CLIMATE SERVICES (INDIAN OCEAN)

OUTER ISLANDS AND OTHERS

SANDWATCH

News

Sandwatch activities

An educational programme on coastal protection inschools around the island. It is supported by the Ministry of Education and Currimjee Foundation. International backstopping - Sandwatch Foundation and UNESCO

Current Issues - International

COP 27 (Egypt Nov 2022)

Climate change costing

Climate change & Mauritius- Fig. 2021 global temp. anomaly 1.11°C above normal

Loss of biodiversity

Loss of biodiversity goes unabated with threat to life as we have known

Energy Island

World's first energy island (120Ksq m), 80km offshore, for 3M households.
TOPICAL / INVITED ARTICLES
MEMBERS' AND GUESTS' CORNER

QQQQ: When will coastal areas recover from the Wakasio oil spill of July 2020?

AAAA: I think the costal zones will recover over a period of 3 to 4 years from the impact provided we continue to act responsibly, and take good care of them.

NOTE: The opinions expressed are those of the authors and not those of ADD

Students’ survey of mangrove at Mare La Chaux

THEMES ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
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COP 27 Egypt - Mauritius represented by Minister

 
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ADD PUBLICATIONS

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Q & A ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOMENT

Q: Why the cyclones seem to shy away from Mauritius in spite of global warming?

A: In the absence of detailed study over the region, several reasons could be invoked. With global warming we would expect more favourable conditions for cyclone to form. But we see short-lived though intense cyclones in our region. The other favourable conditions for cyclone formation are not aligned. The sea in our vicinity is cooler.

 

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