Mauritius Meteorological Services Act 2019 (No. 22 of 2019).

Subject

Environment gen., Water

Keyword

Early warning system Climate change Hazards Flood Water shortage/drought

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

This Act makes provision for the establishment of the Mauritius Meteorological Services as a department within the Ministry responsible for the subject of meteorology and defines its objects, functions and powers. The Service shall be the official authority responsible for the monitoring the evolution of weather and climate, including extreme weather, throughout Mauritius. It shall, among other things, provide climate services for the sustainable socio-economic development of Mauritius. The Service shall be a successor to the existing Mauritius Meteorological Services.

Full text

English

Website

drmims.sadc.int

References - Legislation

Amends

Environment Protection Act 2002 (No. 19 of 2002).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2002 (2022)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental audit, Court/tribunal, Access-to-information, Authorization/permit, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Early warning system, Hazards, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Land-use planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Coastal zone management, Waste management, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Pesticides, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act 2016 (No. 2 of 2016).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2016

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hazards, Institution, Policy/planning, Environmental planning, Climate change, Gender

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Outer Islands Development Corporation Act (Act 41 of 1982).

Legislation | Mauritius | 1983

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Land-use planning, Expropriation, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Mauritius Meteorological Services (Warnings) Regulations 2023 (GN No. 8 of 2023).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2023

Keyword: Hazards, Early warning system

Source: FAO, FAOLEX