Sea level rise Mauritius: Relocation as a prospective solution
Mauritius island, famous for its beautiful beaches and rich marine life, is facing the threat of climate change-induced sea-level rise like so many islands. Several communities that live along the coastal zone today must endure the impacts of sea-level rise such as recurrent flooding, Read More
7 reasons Why the Global sea level is rising
Sea level is rising in most parts of the world. We can see it in decreasing beach sizes or more frequent coastal flooding. Many countries like Bangladesh are losing their crop species as seawater contaminates the ground. In other nations like Tuvalu, sea-level rise Read More
Mountains of Mauritius
Though Mauritius is characterized as mountainous, it is interesting to note that the area actually classified as ‘mountain’ occupies only 16% (300 km2) of the total surface area of the land. Here, mountains are low; the highest peak, Piton de la Petite Riviere Noire, Read More