Revision of the Environment Act: The Ministry of Environment Invites Mauritians to Submit Their Proposals

The government is revising the Environment Act of 2024 to better address current challenges such as climate change impacts, air quality, and waste management. In this context, the Ministry of Environment invites Mauritians to submit their proposals.

Ziyaad Boodhoo, Senior Environment Officer at the ministry, emphasizes the importance of establishing a legal framework to ensure environmental protection through a participatory approach. The respect for nature's rights relies on each citizen.

Authorities highlight that environmental challenges extend beyond technical and institutional frameworks and directly affect health and quality of life.

According to the United Nations and the World Health Organization, nearly 99% of the global population breathes air that exceeds recommended quality thresholds.

Population pressure, urbanization, increased waste, various forms of pollution, and climate change effects necessitate a modern, strict legal framework that is better suited to current and future challenges.

The revision of the law will involve citizen contributions, with a deadline of March 5 for submitting proposals to the Ministry of Environment.