AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWater Security: A new editorial says Mauritius’s water crisis reflects more than erratic rainfall: on 8 October, reservoirs were 57.1% full, down from 87.4% a year earlier, while Mare-aux-Vacoas stood at 35.7%. It points to water losses, delayed projects and weak planning as urgent concerns. Clean Shipping: The solar-powered Captain Arctic is undergoing sea trials around Mauritius after being built at Port Louis shipyard CNOI. The polar vessel is due for handover in November. Wildlife Recovery: The Mauritius kestrel rebounded from just four known birds in 1974 to around 600 at its peak through intensive conservation, but remains endangered as habitat threats persist. Invasive Species: A report on Australia’s campaign against the common myna notes the bird also thrives in Mauritius, highlighting the need to understand local impacts before pursuing control efforts.
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