Mauritius National Policy Dialogue

The Government’s vision is to promote an inclusive, high income and green Mauritius. In line with this vision and to support this transition to a green economy paradigm, it is important to align the national vision with sectoral policies and engage the collaborative efforts of all key stakeholders.

A National Policy Dialogue was organised in the context of the Switch Africa Green project by the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change over 2 days on 31 March and 01 April 2022 at Hennessy Park Hotel, Ebene, Mauritius. The main aim of the dialogue was to provide a common platform for major actors to analyse existing policies for the greening of the economy, identify the gaps, formulate appropriate policy actions and facilitate an ecological transition in line with the objectives set by the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate change.

Objectives of the National Policy Dialogue

• update on the implementation of policy actions at the national level for better policy coordination
• sensitise stakeholders at national and sub-national levels on greening and sustainability indicators and guide them on how to green the priority sectors;
• support collaboration and help improve understanding of circular and green economy;
• enhance human capacities and awareness raising to bring synergies of complementary activities in the country and provide opportunities to establish linkages; and
• enable the re-aligning and re-orientation of policies to boost the greening process.

The dialogue was held over two (2) days and comprised panel discussions on green economy policies involving the participation of all major stakeholders. Presentations addressed policy options for a green economy and showcased success stories.