Mauritius to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40%

Addressing world leaders at the COP26 Summit in Glasgow, PM Pravind Jugnauth declared that Mauritius will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% before 2030 by producing up to 60% of the island’s electricity needs through renewal energy sources.

Mauritius also intends to gradually become less dependent on coal-powered plants, he said.

Jugnauth also pledged to introduce a comprehensive plan to recycle wastes that are currently being dumped and burnt at landfills.

On implentation, the recycling capacity could attain 70% by 2030.

His administration also intends to popularise electric vehicles through the implementation of new government-backed incentives.

Jugnauth concluded by calling on world leaders and the United Nations to financially support small developing states in their endeavours to reduce harmful gases emissions and boost renewable energy production by introducing the Glasgow Package to provide USD 100 billion annually to developing states and poor countries.