ADD - Association Pour Le Developpement Durable

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]

Peer-reviewed and other articles on ADD

ADD News - Managing Committee Members 2023-24, Second Prize for 2023 Environment Awards, Invitation to plant mangroves

Highlights of ADD

Mangrove Plantation at Le Morne (1000 plants) and at Coteau Raffin (8000) is completed. Several members, NGOs and the UTM participated invitation. The Ministry of Blue Economy organised World Mangrove Day on 26 July at Le Morne in collaboration with ADD. Event highlight - plantation of 500 potted plants at Le Morne. See also Le Mauricien 17 July 2023.

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

ADD Family Day (13.12.20) - Members and families celebrated the Day at Domaine De La Grave, a private Nature Park near the Eau Bleu Reservoir, 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 operations. Annual General Meeting decides on policy, finance, partnership,

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

ADD/NSIF Mangrove sensitisation 26 June 2022 - Grade 5 pupils of Le Morne Primary School and their parents

World Mangrove Day 26 July 2022. Clean up - Anse Jonchee, Bois des Amourettes 31.07.22.

World Mangrove Day - 26 July 2022. ADD President, Mr S Ragoonaden at International Secondary College Cascavelle.

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

15th Annual GM 7Aug 2022, ADD 15 Anniversary

"Youth Meet" - August - Int. Youth Day 2022 -Cote d'Or. Opening ceremony - Prime Minister at ADD stand

Inspiring for us all - taking his future in his own hands. Beach clean up 05.02.23

Mangrove extension planting program at Le Morne on 18.02.23

ADD/US Embassy/SME celebration of Int Women's Day: certificate award ceremony for few trainees on success pastry and ecobag projects

Le Morne Mangrove Nursery

Some 9000 propagules potted in experimental biodegradable waste and traditional plastic bags

Closing ceremony of ADD/MOL Charitable Trust-funded project implemented in the SouthEast Region from Jan 2022 - Apr 2023 was held on 20 May at Rivière des Creoles.

AGM-16 was held at Manisa Hotel, Flic-en-Flac, on 21 May 2023. It elected new Managing Committee (MC) members, Mr Prakash Juddoo was elected President. ADD welcomed the MC members and committed its support. It expressed its gratitude to Mr Ragoonaden, newly-elected as Vice-President, for his devotion and for the achievements during his Presidency..

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SATPIX FROM MET SERVICE

RADAR IMAGERY MAURITIUS

MANGROVE - ADD's unique contribution to rehabilitation since 2008

Mangrove is a vital but little recognised partner in shining Mauritius as a paradise island. Its triple role in terms of good and services - shelter inhabitants and our coasts from gale force winds and high waves, screen our lagoons from soil and land-based chemicals, and serve as a nursery for fish, crabs,bait, etc. and enhance biodiversity.. The latest ADD's action is at Coteau Raffin and Le Morne.

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Photos of Mangrove Planting at Le Morne and Coteau Raffin

Current Issues - International

CLIMATE CHANGE

COP 27 (Egypt '22) Outcome (new)

Climate change costing

Climate change & Mauritius

Figure - Global mean Temp. 1850 to 2022

BIODIVERSITY

Dodo brought back to life?

COP15 Biodiversity 2022 (Nature Crisis)

Biodiversity - Mauritius

ENERGY

Solar panels in space-green energy by 2050?

Breakthrough in fusion energy

Energy Island

Energy Mauritius

TOPICAL / INVITED ARTICLES

Mangrove - ADD's contribution to coastal protection and marine ecosystem revival

Hydrological aspects of mangrove

As we continue to towards housing for every family, the concept of Eco-village would have long-term benefit

Climate change is now universally accepted. But the history of climate change and the controversies goes back over a century.

Climate change impacts in Mauritius

Climate monitoring is essential if we are to abide by the targets set nationally and internationally

THEMES ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Weather | Climate | Climate Change| Pollution

Weather

Climate

Climate change

Pollution

Water | Oceans | Coasts | Sea Level Rise

Natural and human-induced disasters

Natural Disasters

Human-Induced disasters

Cyclones, Flood,

Food | Agriculture | Land | Forestry

Food

Agriculture

Land

Forestry

Energy | Health

Energy Renewable

Non-Renewable

Health

Tsunami | Astronomy | Space

Tsunami

Astronomy

Space

Natural and Human-Induced Disasters

Natural disasters

Human-induced disasters

Hydrid disasters

World Environment Day 5/06/2023 - Solutions to Plastic Pollution

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Q & A

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.

WEATHER & CLIMATE SERVICES (INDIAN OCEAN)

OUTER ISLANDS AND OTHERS

NATIONAL NEWS

SANDWATCH

Sandwatch activities