Mauritius: Strategic Environmental Assessment on the sugar cane sector

Source: SourceOECD Environment & Sustainable Development, Volume 2011, Number 22, February 2012 , pp. 44-51(8)

Publisher: OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

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Abstract:

In Mauritius, the sugar sector makes an important contribution to the economy and international trade. At the same time, this sector can harm the natural environment if inappropriately managed. In order to ensure environmental integrity, an SEA was conducted on the Multi-Annual Adaptation Strategy of the sugar cane sector. Although the SEA concluded that the strategy will make a positive contribution to the environment, some risks were also identified. The results provided critical information for decision-makers in Mauritius and donor agencies to minimise environmental risks.

Document Type: Review article

Publication date: 2012-02-01