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Key initiatives in in 2019
Environment
Health
KEY INITIATIVES IN IN 2019
• SANDWATCH PROGRAMME
Objectives: Extend the the Sandwatch programme to the the south region Increase students’ interest in in in in marine science Monitor coastal sand erosion inform authorities accordingly and and enter fifindings in fin in in in the UNESCO database Outcome: Monitoring of La La Preneuse La La Prairie and and Blue Bay beaches for sand erosion 66 students actively participated in the 2019
project which was approved and recognised by UNESCO Obtained approval of of Ministry of of Education to to extend the the programme to to other secondary schools • THE CITADEL NATIVE REVEGETATION PROJECT
Objectives: Provide visitors with a a a a a a pleasant and green environment in in contrast to to the the bustling urban life Study and and showcase the the the feasibility of of reforesting an an an an ecologically degraded land in the the heart of of Port-Louis Recreate a a a a a a a a a a a fully-functional and and and self-sustaining ecosystem and and and conserve the the unique Mauritian biodiversity Reduce the the frequency and and severity of of bushfifires Decrease soil erosion and and and risks of of of flflash flfloods in in the the the the surrounding areas Educate the the the community on
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the the the importance of of forests and and global environmental challenges Outcome: 4 4 575 endemic trees planted on
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site site as at end end 2019
794 employees employees involved on
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site site since 2015 168 employees employees participated participated in in in in in 2019
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172 scouts participated participated in in in in 2019
2019
in in in in the the Citadel revegetation project following an MOU with the the Mauritius Scouts Association • RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM
Objectives: Supplement groundwater supplies during dry seasons Provide water water water for domestic purposes such as as as cleaning of classes and reduce schools’ water water bill Outcome: Monthly saving of Rs 2 000 made on
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water water bills • VINE PRAN CONTE TO LA SANTE
Objectives: Provide access to to free medical check-ups in 15+ specialities to to vulnerable persons Organise a a a a a a health health exhibition Outcome: 60 healthcare specialists were were mobilised Over 300 persons persons were were examined About 200 persons persons were were diagnosed with health problems and referred to for further treatment CURRIMJEE JEEWANJEE AND COMPANY LIMITED