03/11/2026
Your Expertise. Your Voice. A Greener Mauritius.
Join the MACOSS Environment Committee
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
The Mauritius Council of Social Service (MACOSS) is in the process of setting up a multi-representational Environment Committee to address environmental, ecological and sustainable development matters and issues.
Recognising that environmental sustainability is intrinsically linked to social development, community resilience and the well-being of present and future generations, the Committee will support MACOSS in strengthening environmental responsibility within civil society and across its network of Member Organisations.
The Terms of Reference of the Committee include, inter alia, to:
• promote environmental awareness among civil society organisations and communities
• dvocate for environmentally sustainable and plastic-free practices and alternatives, particularly among young people
• contribute to the development of environmental strategies, policies and initiatives
• encourage community-based environmental initiatives and partnerships
• contribute to capacity building, training and awareness programmes on environmental issues
• collaborate with Government agencies, NGOs, academia, researchers, professionals and the private sector
• support research and data collection on environmental and sustainability issues
• promote initiatives relating to plastic reduction, recycling and sustainable alternatives
• identify funding opportunities and support resource mobilisation for environmental projects and
• contribute to national, regional and international efforts relating to environmental protection and sustainable development, including the relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
MACOSS accordingly invites environmental activists, researchers, advocates, representatives of NGOs and civil society organisations, lawyers, academics, students, professionals and other persons having relevant expertise, experience or deep insight into environmental and sustainability matters to express their interest in serving on the Committee.
Participation on the Committee will be on a strictly voluntary basis.
The Committee is intended to bring together a diversity of perspectives and expertise and may also draw upon external experts and resource persons, where required.
Expression of Interest
Interested persons are invited to signify their interest in writing to :
The Secretary of MACOSS
20, Orleans Street,
Port-Louis
Or by mail at : [email protected]
The expression of interest should preferably include a brief profile or CV and an indication of the applicant’s area(s) of interest, expertise or experience relevant to the work of the Committee.
Deadline
Monday 16th November 2026 – Close of Business (CoB)
Further Information
For any further information or clarification, the MACOSS Secretariat may be contacted on:
+230 212 0242
+230 210 3614
+230 208 4425
+230 5252 4425 (WhatsApp)
MACOSS – Promoting sustainable communities through collective action.