Mangroves Plantation by the Fishermen Community to combat the effects of climate change

In the context of the Adaptation Fund Project ‘Climate Change Adaptation Programme in the Coastal Zone of Mauritius’ one Community Based Projects were implemented in the Republic of Mauritius; The objective is to increase the resilience of the vulnerable communities to the impacts of climate change. A Community driven approach had been favoured for implementation of this project to enhance resilience of the Coastal Community in face of climate change. Main Objectives Women Empowerment Alternative Livelihoods (Self-Employment) Awareness Campaigns (Environmental Literacy) Zero Plastic Strategy Scaling up and Replication of project in other countries Major Achievements Some 20,000 mangroves propagules collected 3 Mangroves Nurseries constructed at Grand Sable 20,000 mangroves seedlings propagated in nurseries Mangroves planted over 1 Hectare along the coastal belt of Grand Sable/Petit Sable and Pointe du Diable The Project was recognized by the UNDP as an excellent example of climate change adaptation that advances conservation and utilizes innovative solutions to develop economic opportunities to empower communities. The United Nations through the UNDP showcased the project at the UN Headquarters in New York. Mr S. Boolkah Project Assistant Adaptation Fund Mauritius