Environmental Issues: Green Rhetoric, Brown Governance

Exploring the environmental leadership in Mauritius. The country has shifted from proactive measures to a complacent acceptance of the status quo, occasionally even moving backwards. The irony of striving for a carbon-free future while relying on coal and plastic is evident.

Looking ahead to 2026, it is likely that environmental concerns in Mauritius will continue to be treated with the same lack of seriousness as they were in 2025—merely footnotes in speeches, photo opportunities near mangroves, and recycled paragraphs from previous statements.

For the sake of institutional memory, it's crucial to recognize and address these ongoing issues.