Unlocking Climate Financing and Climate Resilient Green Growth Potential in Mauritius

Basic Information

Region: Africa

Country: Mauritius

Approval Year: 2024

Grant Year: Year 12

Amount Approved by Donor: $600000.00

Main Product Line: ASA

Sector: Environment

Grant Status: Active

TTLs: Sjamsu Rahardja (WBG Resident Representative); Ana Elisa Bucher (Senior Environmental Specialist); Lorenzo Bertolini (Senior Economist)

Grant Activities

Project Summary:

The grant aims to promote climate-resilient development and green growth in Mauritius by improving access to climate finance and strengthening resilience in coastal management, fisheries, and ecotourism. It supports the implementation of the World Bank Group's Mauritius First Growth and Climate Resilience DPF (P501014), which helps the government foster inclusive, green growth through improved labor market outcomes, resilience, and better public investment management. It also aligns with Mauritius' national strategy to become an inclusive, high-income, green economy by advancing climate resilience and sustainability.