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Sustainable, Climate Resilient Water Supply in Northern Mauritius

Sustainable, Climate Resilient Water Supply in Northern Mauritius

Implementing Partner: United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Project name: Ensuring a sustainable and resilient water supply by developing a Mathematical Modelling in the Northern Aquifer of Mauritius

The project will evaluate the potential of the Northern Aquifer, which supplies 50–60% of domestic water, to meet growing demand across domestic, irrigation, and industrial sectors.

It will promote the sustainable management of groundwater resources in the short, medium, and long term, ensuring reliable water access and business continuity for key economic sectors.

A mathematical model of the aquifer will be developed as a decision-support tool, enhancing water security, sanitation, food systems, and health outcomes.

Lead Agency: Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities

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Impact

1

The mathematical model of the Northern Aquifer developed by the project will support strategic infrastructure planning and the implementation of a sustainable groundwater management plan, accounting for seawater intrusion risks and long-term climate resilience.

2

Technical staff from the Water Resources Unit (WRU) will receive training in groundwater modelling, strengthening institutional capacity for scenario analysis under climatic and non-climatic stressors, and enabling informed, climate-resilient water resource planning.

3

The project will assess additional groundwater extraction potential and explore alternatives such as desalination and rainwater harvesting, benefiting 250,000 people in northern Mauritius while bolstering food security, public health, tourism, and economic growth.

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Alpana Saha 2

Director, Partnerships, Governance, and Resource Mobilisation 

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes. 

Alpana Saha 

Director, Partnerships, Governance, and Resource Mobilisation 

Alpana heads institutional partnerships, governance, and resource mobilization at CDRI, advancing cross-sector collaborations that drive resilient infrastructure programming across Member Countries and organizations. With over 25 years of experience spanning international development, global health, and the non-profit sector, she brings deep expertise in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and delivering strategic change. 

At CDRI, Alpana has been pivotal in forging strategic alliances with governments, international organizations, and philanthropies. She also plays a key role in fortifying institutional systems and board governance mechanisms as the Coalition transitions into an international organization. 

Before joining CDRI, Alpana held senior leadership roles at The George Institute for Global Health, Plan India, WaterAid India, and SOS Children’s Villages, leading institutional fundraising and cultivating strategic partnerships for social impact. 

She holds a Master’s in Finance & Control from Aligarh Muslim University and completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School (CSR India). Her work is driven by a commitment to building enduring, values-based partnerships that accelerate sustainable development outcomes.