• Hi everyone,

      I am a Senior Environment Officer working at the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change, Mauritius. Being currently posted at the Department of Climate Change, I am the desk officer for the National Adaptation Plan for Mauritius and also working closely with the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre to implement a Nature-based Solutions and Loss and Damage projects, to address climate impacts in urban areas. Having worked at the Department of Environment (15 years), the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Centre (about 6 years), the Department of Climate Change (5 years) and the Land Drainage Authority, I possess experience in integrated coastal zone management, environmental management, disaster risk reduction and management, oil spill contingency planning and knowledge in Marine Spatial Planning. Holding a Degree in Agriculture and a Master in Geographical Information System (GIS), I worked as part-time lecturer teaching GIS at 2 universities in Mauritius. I am willing to share my experience with the community and to learn more on climate change adaptation and mitigation in other SIDS.

      Taiji Watanabe
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      • Hi Raj,

        Thank you very much for joining the Community of Practice and for sharing your impressive background.

        We are planning a series of webinars focused on climate change in the Pacific and would be delighted to have you join us. Please stay tuned for more information on upcoming events.

        We look forward to your participation and engagement in the Community of Practice.

        Best regards,

        • Dear Taiji, Thank you for informing about the series of webinars. I refer to the webinar on Just Transition in the Pacific scheduled for 27 October 2026 13:00–14:30 Samoan Time (i.e. 04:00–05:30 Mauritius Time). Given the 9 hours time difference between Samoa and Mauritius, grateful if the video of the webinar could be shared please, in case it is recorded. Thanking you for your collaboration.