Sustainable energy policy for small-island developing state: Mauritius

Mohammad Khalil Elahee

Utilities Policy, 2011, vol. 19, issue 2, 71-79

Abstract: Small-island states face a unique challenge. Their natural beauty, an asset as a tourist attraction, hides the fact that they have fragile ecosystems, vulnerable to climate change. They often rely on imported fossil fuel, even if they may have a potential for renewable energy. High population density may be an additional burden. A new paradigm for their development is necessary. The case of Mauritius as a sustainable island (Maurice Ile Durable or MID) is analyzed with focus on energy, considering intrinsically-related engineering, economic, environmental and ethico-socio-political dimensions. A holistic action plan is proposed for a transition towards a sustainable future.

Keywords: Energy; Policy; Mauritius; Sustainable; Development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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