Green Jobs in Mauritius: Experiences from a Small Island Developing State

This activity report presents the various initiatives that have been conducted in 2011-2012 within the Maurice Ile Durable (MID) framework. The first part of the report presents the steps that Mauritius has taken toward sustainability through the MID vision. It goes on to highlight the contribution that the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Green Jobs Agenda can make to this process. Four studies have been conducted in Mauritius in 2011 to explore the opportunities for green jobs in the country. The second part of the report presents the findings and recommendations from these studies. The third part contains the joint Action Plan by the Mauritian partners, developed as a follow up to the findings of the studies. The Plan aims to ensure that employment is part and parcel of the MID strategy. The report concludes with a review of the key recommendations and an outline of the steps necessary to integrate the action plan into the MID process as well as in the employment policies of the country.