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Mauritius: National disaster risk reduction and management strategic framework 2020-2030

This National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Strategic Framework (National Strategic Framework)  guides the Republic of Mauritius’ approach to disaster risk reduction and management for the next 10 years to 2030. This National Strategic Framework

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Capacity for Disaster Reduction Initiative (CADRI)

The Capacity for Disaster Reduction Initiative (CADRI) is a UN-led inter-agency partnership that helps countries address disaster and climate risks.
International Organization for Migration
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International Disaster Law in the South-West Indian Ocean

This study aims to present the legal aspects related to involving various national and international disaster management stakeholders in the countries where the Indian Ocean Regional Intervention Platform (PIROI) operates. As such, the study selected

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South West Indian Ocean countries strengthen early warning systems

South West Indian Ocean countries have launched a new five-year project to improve operational forecasting and multi-hazard early warning systems.
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
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CDRI fellowship programme: Applications close 17th January 2021

CDRI will offer up to 30 Fellowships of up to US$10,000 for compelling research proposals showcasing innovative resilient infrastructure solutions to real-world problems.
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
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Disaster risk management: A capacity diagnosis

This report provides a complete diagnosis of Mauritius' vulnerability and exposure to disaster risk, as well as a series of recommendations based on a cross-sectoral and inclusive approach to DRR. 

The assessment of Mauritius' capacities for DRM was

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Satellite detected potential floating oil extent as of 15 August 2020 in Grand Port Bay, Republic of Mauritius

This map illustrates satellite-detected potential floating oil at the surface of the Grand Port Bay, the Republic of Mauritius as observed from TerraSAR-X imagery acquired on 15 August 2020. Following the incident of a bulk carrier 2 km east of Pointe d

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Guidelines on mangrove ecosystem restoration for the western Indian Ocean region

The Guidelines on Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration for the Western Indian Ocean region targets communities, civil society, national agencies, and practitioners involved in mangrove conservation activities. The Guidelines provides background information on

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