Minamata Initial Assessments in Mauritius
Mauritius signed the Minamata Convention October 10, 2013. As International Technical Experts, BRI is assisting the government of Mauritius in meeting requirements outlined by the Minamata Convention to reduce mercury in the environment. These activities will complement efforts by Mauritius to significantly reduce the exposure of mercury to humans and the environment.
Formal Capacity: International Technical Expert
Project Lead: David Evers
Minamata Focal Point: Mr. Rajiv Beedassy
Collaborating Ministry: Ministry of Environment, Sustainable Development and Disaster and Beach Management
Funding/Implementing Agency: GEF/UNDP
The State of Mercury in Mauritius
Mauritius ratified the Minamata Convention on Mercury on September 21, 2017. To prepare for the ratification and assist in the implementation of the Convention, the Government of Mauritius conducted a Mercury Initial Assessment (MIA) to quantitatively and comparatively determine the extent of local mercury pollution. Some findings from the MIA and recommendations from the Mauritius mercury team can be found in this brochure.
Country Profile
- Population: 366,954 (World Bank 2016)
- Surface Area: 22,966 sq km (UN Data 2014)
- Capital City: Belmopan
- Official Language: English
- Fish Production: 97,523 tonnes (FAO 2015)
- UN Membership Date: September 25, 1981
Mercury Inventory Training Workshop
Photo 1 & 2: Participants of the Minamata Initial Assessment Mercury Inventory Training Workshop, held June 8-9, 2016 in Mauritius.
