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Mauritius is gearing up for Earth Day 2026, themed “Our Power, Our Planet,” with a series of activities organized by the Ministry of Environment. Events include workshops on air quality, an exhibition on monitoring technologies, and public awareness campaigns. These initiatives aim to promote environmental stewardship and engage the community in sustainability efforts.
Africa-Press – Mauritius. Our Power, Our Planet” is the theme of the Earth Day 2026, which is observed annually on 22 April. To mark this event, the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, will organise a series of activities.
A series of activities will be organised to mark Earth Day, celebrated annually on 22 April, under the theme. The initiative is being spearheaded by the
As part of the programme, a workshop focusing on clean air and air quality will be held at the Université des Mascareignes. The objective is to raise awareness and strengthen stakeholder engagement on key issues such as air quality monitoring, regulatory compliance, vehicular emissions, and industrial enforcement, while identifying actionable measures to improve air quality in Mauritius.
A one-day exhibition will also be organised at the Université des Mascareignes, showcasing practical demonstrations of air quality monitoring equipment, vehicular smoke emission testing, stack emission monitoring devices, and cleaner production technologies. The exhibition will provide participants with insights into innovative tools and practices that support environmental sustainability.
In addition, a special television magazine programme will be broadcast in line with the Earth Day 2026 theme. The ongoing wastepaper collection initiative for local recycling will be extended to primary and secondary schools across the country. This activity is being carried out in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Human Resource, the Private Secondary Education Authority, and the Service Diocésain de l’Éducation Catholique.
In a bid to raise public awareness on the theme “Our Power, Our Planet”, sensitisation campaigns will also be carried out through talks, radio programmes, and the dissemination of messages via the website of the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change and Government Email Services.
These activities reflect ongoing national efforts to promote environmental stewardship and encourage collective action towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.
Earth Day has been celebrated since 1970, aiming to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainability. In Mauritius, the observance of Earth Day has evolved to include various initiatives that engage the community and foster collaboration among stakeholders. The upcoming Earth Day 2026 activities reflect the country’s commitment to addressing environmental challenges and enhancing public awareness on critical issues such as air quality and waste management. Through workshops, exhibitions, and educational campaigns, Mauritius seeks to inspire collective action towards a sustainable future.
