Verified Carbon Standard Projects
Comprehensive list of certified carbon offset projects and implementation guide
Total Projects
Total CO₂e Offset
Financial Value
Project Locations
| Project Name | Location | Type | Certification Date | CO₂e Offset | Status | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Grand Baie Solar Farm
VCS-2023-1458
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Grand Baie, North | Renewable Energy | May 15, 2023 | 78,500 tonnes | Active | |
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Curepipe Waste Management
VCS-2022-0935
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Curepipe, Central | Waste Management | Nov 30, 2022 | 42,800 tonnes | Active | |
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Black River Mangrove Restoration
VCS-2023-2145
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Black River, West | Reforestation | Aug 3, 2023 | 35,450 tonnes | Active | |
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Port Louis Renewable Energy Hub
VCS-2021-0782
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Port Louis, North | Renewable Energy | Jun 12, 2021 | 65,200 tonnes | Active | |
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Mahebourg Coastal Protection
VCS-2022-1103
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Mahebourg, South East | Coastal Protection | Mar 22, 2022 | 28,750 tonnes | Active | |
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Rose Hill Green Building Initiative
VCS-2022-1587
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Rose Hill, Central | Energy Efficiency | Sep 5, 2022 | 23,100 tonnes | Under Review | |
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Metro Express Electrification
VCS-2023-0524
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Multiple Locations | Transport | Feb 18, 2023 | 31,400 tonnes | Active | |
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Rodrigues Wind Farm
VCS-2023-1876
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Rodrigues Island | Renewable Energy | Oct 7, 2023 | 10,000 tonnes | Planned |
Featured Projects
Grand Baie Solar Farm
A 25MW solar farm providing clean energy to over 15,000 households in northern Mauritius.
CO₂e Offset
78,500 tonnes
Status
ActiveLocation
Grand Baie, North
Certification Date
May 15, 2023
Curepipe Waste Management
Advanced waste processing facility converting municipal waste to energy and reducing methane emissions.
CO₂e Offset
42,800 tonnes
Status
ActiveLocation
Curepipe, Central
Certification Date
Nov 30, 2022
Black River Mangrove Restoration
Restoration of 120 hectares of mangrove ecosystems providing carbon sequestration and coastal protection.
CO₂e Offset
35,450 tonnes
Status
ActiveLocation
Black River, West
Certification Date
Aug 3, 2023
Government Operational Trajectory - Key Metrics
Required Buildings
222 m² per building with 90% embodied carbon reduction
Total Floor Area
5,020,370 m² total required building footprint
CO₂e Reduction
Target reduction to achieve 2030 goal from 2022 emissions
Financial Value
MUR 3,709.65 per tonne of offset emissions
Implementation Timeline (2022-2030)
Phase 1: Initial Deployment (2022-2024)
Target: 5,650 Buildings
25% of total requirement
Focus Areas
- Existing Smart City expansions
- Port Louis urban renewal
- Brownfield site redevelopment
CO₂e Reduction
677,750 tonnes
25% of 2030 target
Phase 2: Accelerated Construction (2025-2027)
Target: 9,050 Buildings
40% of total requirement
Focus Areas
- Beau Bassin-Rose Hill development
- Vacoas-Phoenix expansion
- New Smart City initiatives
CO₂e Reduction
1,084,400 tonnes
40% of 2030 target
Phase 3: Completion Phase (2028-2030)
Target: 7,914 Buildings
35% of total requirement
Focus Areas
- Curepipe urban integration
- Quatre Bornes expansion
- Remaining priority zones
CO₂e Reduction
948,850 tonnes
35% of 2030 target
Strategic Development Zones
Smart City Initiatives
Moka Smart City
ExpandingIntegrated residential, commercial, and leisure development with sustainable infrastructure.
Mont Choisy Smart City
ExpandingNorthern coastal development with eco-friendly design and renewable energy integration.
Cap Tamarin Smart City
PlannedWestern coastal development with focus on sustainable tourism and residential integration.
Medine Smart City
ExpandingWestern education-focused development with integrated residential and business zones.
Resource Allocation
Cost per Building Unit
Total Investment Required
Funding Sources
ROI Projection
Sustainability Metrics
Carbon Reduction Progress
Embodied Carbon Reduction
Environmental Impact Metrics
Resource Efficiency
Interactive Tools & Resources
Progress Reports
Quarterly updates
Detailed reports on construction progress, carbon reduction achievements, and financial metrics.
Carbon Calculator
Interactive tool
Calculate carbon offset potential and financial returns for new construction projects.
Stakeholder Portal
Collaboration platform
Access to project documentation, communication tools, and stakeholder management resources.
Implementation Strategy Summary
The Net Zero Now framework for Mauritius focuses on constructing 22,614 buildings (222m² each) by 2030 to offset 2,711,000 tonnes of CO₂e. This approach leverages existing Smart City initiatives (Moka, Mont Choisy, Cap Tamarin, Medine, Mon Trésor) while repurposing underutilized land in major urban centers (Port Louis, Beau Bassin-Rose Hill, Vacoas-Phoenix, Curepipe, Quatre Bornes).
The National Physical Development Plan prioritizes sustainable land use, protects critical ecosystems and agricultural land, and ensures equitable access to housing and services. With EPD-backed low-carbon materials and digital verification, these developments will genuinely contribute to Mauritius's climate goals rather than merely expanding its footprint.