20-21 JUNE 2016MAURITIUS
20-21 June 2016 Meeting the climate challenge for SIDS and Africa
Since achieving Independence on 12 March 1968, Mauritius has gradually moved from a mono-crop agricultural economy to a more diversified one with financial services playing a lead role in the development effort and strategy. Indeed, the sustained growth of the financial services sector over the past two decades has successfully positioned the Island as a hub in the region.
Being a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), Mauritius has to ensure a development process that is sustainable and at the same time, safeguards the country’s precious biodiversity. The largest challenge that all African countries, including the SIDS, now face is to achieve rapid innovation towards green energy and sustainable food security in an era of continued climate disruption.
The Women’s Forum Mauritius takes up the innovation challenge for Island States and Africa during a high-level two-day meeting for scientists, policymakers, and business leaders. With the support and collaboration of H.E. Mrs. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, President of the Republic of Mauritius, and a renowned biodiversity expert, the Forum will showcase Mauritius’s remarkably rich natural flora and fauna, while undermoving why it is a global biodiversity hotspot today. Drawing on international speakers and experiences, participants will debate climate and health solutions; climate, agriculture, and biodiversity best practices; sustainable energy for Small Island Developing States (SIDS); how to advance innovation in agriculture, health and land use; improving the participation of women and youth in scientific and technological training; and processes for frugal green innovations with value-added for SIDS economies.
Women’s leadership, vision, and ingenuity are essential if we were to better protect the world’s biodiversity and advance climate action. The Women’s Forum Mauritius will feature women who are at the forefront of the climate and biodiversity movements, bringing them together with their men counterparts in a unique meeting that will build capacity and empower those who attend.
About the Republic of Mauritius
Since achieving independence on 12 March 1968, Mauritius has gradually moved from a mono-crop agricultural economy to a more diversified one with financial services playing a lead role in the development effort and strategy. Indeed, the sustained growth of the financial services sector over the past two decades has successfully positioned the Island as a hub in the region.
Being a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), Mauritius has to ensure a development process that is sustainable and at the same time, safeguards the country’s precious biodiversity. The largest challenge that all African countries, including the SIDS, now face is to achieve rapid innovation towards green energy and sustainable food security in an era of continued climate disruption.
Being a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), Mauritius has to ensure a development process that is sustainable and at the same time, safeguards the country’s precious biodiversity. The largest challenge that all African countries, including the SIDS, now face is to achieve rapid innovation towards green energy and sustainable food security in an era of continued climate disruption.
The Women’s Forum Mauritius takes up the innovation challenge for Island States and Africa during a high-level two-day meeting for scientists, policymakers, and business leaders. With the support and collaboration of H.E. Mrs. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, President of the Republic of Mauritius, and a renowned biodiversity expert, the Forum will showcase Mauritius’s remarkably rich natural flora and fauna, while undermoving why it is a global biodiversity hotspot today. Drawing on international speakers and experiences, participants will debate climate and health solutions; climate, agriculture, and biodiversity best practices; sustainable energy for Small Island Developing States (SIDS); how to advance innovation in agriculture, health and land use; improving the participation of women and youth in scientific and technological training; and processes for frugal green innovations with value-added for SIDS economies.
Women’s leadership, vision, and ingenuity are essential if we were to better protect the world’s biodiversity and advance climate action. The Women’s Forum Mauritius will feature women who are at the forefront of the climate and biodiversity movements, bringing them together with their men counterparts in a unique meeting that will build capacity and empower those who attend.
About the Republic of Mauritius
Since achieving independence on 12 March 1968, Mauritius has gradually moved from a mono-crop agricultural economy to a more diversified one with financial services playing a lead role in the development effort and strategy. Indeed, the sustained growth of the financial services sector over the past two decades has successfully positioned the Island as a hub in the region.
Being a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), Mauritius has to ensure a development process that is sustainable and at the same time, safeguards the country’s precious biodiversity. The largest challenge that all African countries, including the SIDS, now face is to achieve rapid innovation towards green energy and sustainable food security in an era of continued climate disruption.
