The National Environment Cleaning Authority Act 2022 (No. 7 of 2022). Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Legislation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Institution Marine pollution Climate change Governance Right to clean/healthy environment Human rights Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act aims to provide for the establishment of the National Environment Cleaning Authority. The Authority shall be responsible for – (a) the development of a National Cleaning and Embellishment Strategy with an Action Plan to embellish Mauritius and keep Mauritius clean, in consultation with relevant Ministries and other stakeholders; (b) identifying and prioritising, in collaboration with relevant Ministries and other stakeholders, the sites to be kept clean and embellished; and (c) coordinating, monitoring and supervising the implementation of cleaning and embellishment programmes. The Authority shall have such powers as may be necessary to discharge its functions most efficiently and effectively and may, in particular – (a) cause any cleaning and embellishment works to be undertaken by a local authority, the Road Development Authority, the Tourism Authority, the Beach Authority and other relevant stakeholders, including entities financed by the National Environment and Climate Change Fund; (b) assist, and be assisted by , a local authority, the Road Development Authority, the Tourism Authority, the Beach Authority and other relevant stakeholders, including entities financed by the National Environment and Climate Change Fund; and (c) enter into any contract or agreement. Full text English Website www.gov.mu