Mauritius Criminalises Ecocide

Written By Sparrow Park

Mauritius introduces an amendment to its Environment Act 2024, making ecocide a criminal offence. As a Small Island Developing State, it is particularly vulnerable to environmental threats, which highlights the law’s significance for the country’s environmental protection efforts. 

Celine Bellouard & Shrivan Dabee for Mondaq, 13/05/2026

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