September 15, 2026

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Mauritius
Mauritius – Africa Institute

Mauritius

Country Profile & Environmental Management Partnerships

Mauritius is an active partner and ratified member state collaborating with the Africa Institute to address environmental challenges, implement environmentally sound management of hazardous wastes, and eliminate persistent organic pollutants (POPs) to safeguard public health, marine ecosystems, and island environments.

Active & Collaborative Projects

The Africa Institute coordinates and executes regional initiatives in Mauritius to support sustainable chemicals management and marine environment protection.

Ongoing SADC PCB Elimination

SADC PCBs Elimination Project

Disposal of PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) oils contained in transformers and disposal of capacitors containing PCB in Southern Africa, demonstrating a regional approach to environmentally sound management (ESM) of PCB oils, equipment, and wastes held by electrical utilities and other PCB owners.

Focus: Hazardous Chemical Disposal

Scope: 12 Southern African Countries (incl. Mauritius)

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