Republic of Mauritius- New UNDP representative reaffirms support for climate change and blue economy

Discussions focused on the vulnerability of Mauritius with regard to the consequences of climate change and the difficulty of accessing green funds that would help ecologically risky countries, such as Mauritius, to enhance resilience and adaptation capacities. Minister Bodha called for a differential treatment by the UNDP in favour of Small Island Developing States.

Minister Bodha also discussed the opportunities for an ecologically sustainable transport system with the advent of the Metro Express and the introduction of a feeder bus system comprising electric and hybrid buses.

Mrs Amanda Serumaga reaffirmed UNDP’s support for the development priorities of Mauritius including the development of the blue economy and adaptation to climate change. She indicated that beach erosion and the development of the blue economy are two other areas for which Mauritius is seeking UNDP assistance.

The new Resident Representative of the UNDP is a development practitioner with over 22 years’ experience.  She has also served as a Senior Legal Advisor in the justice sector reform, working on access to justice for the poor and marginalised, and as Country Director of an international NGO leading on aid effectiveness, poverty eradication, inclusive governance and pro-poor allocation of public resources.