Mauritius country climate and development report

The Mauritius Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) analyses how Mauritius can sustain economic development while addressing the growing impacts of climate change. It examines the country’s development trajectory, fiscal constraints, and structural economic challenges alongside its high exposure to climate variability as a Small Island Developing State. The report assesses sectoral vulnerabilities, particularly in tourism, fisheries, and coastal infrastructure, while exploring pathways for inclusive, diversified, and low-emission growth.

The report finds that climate change poses escalating risks to Mauritius’ economy, infrastructure, and coastal populations through sea-level rise, rising temperatures, heatwaves, droughts, cyclones, flash floods, and storm surges. It highlights that adapting to climate change can simultaneously drive economic transformation, job creation, and emissions reduction if supported by structural reforms and private-sector investment. The analysis recommends accelerating climate adaptation, strengthening coastal and infrastructure resilience, and pursuing a more diversified and productive economic model to restore high-income status while reducing long-term climate and fiscal vulnerabilities.