Mauritius: Beneficiaries Receive Grant Under EU GCCA+ Flagship Initiative to Support Climate Smart Agriculture

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Beneficiaries of the European Union (EU) Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA+) Flagship initiative to support Climate Smart Agriculture for small holders in the Republic of Mauritius were allocated grant yesterday at the Mauritius Cane Industry Authority in Réduit in the presence of the Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Mr Mahen Seeruttun, and the Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Mauritius, Mrs Marjaana Sall.

An amount of around Rs 51 million has been earmarked for the GCCA+ Flagship initiative which is in line with EU new Multiannual Financial Framework (2014-2020) to contribute to the EU's response to global climate change challenges. Mauritius has been allocated EUR 2.4 Million for the period 2016-2020 to support climate smart agriculture for small holders in Mauritius under Lot 1 (EUR 1.4 Million) and under Lot 2 (EUR 1.0 Million) for Rodrigues with the EU as Contracting Authority.

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