On November 8, 2023, YUVA actively engaged in a workshop dedicated to introducing and validating the Volunteer Coordination Plan (VCP), organised by the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change, and designed for Mauritius and Rodrigues in the event of an oil spill.

This initiative aims to strengthen response measures by establishing Volunteer Coordination Centres (VCC) for practical and organised volunteer engagement in potential oil spill scenarios. Additionally, the VCP seeks to update the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCP) with efficient volunteer management strategies.

On the 17th of October 2023, YUVA Mauritius actively participated in a pivotal working session focused on the “Finalisation of the Updated National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCP) of the Republic of Mauritius” at the Hennessy Park Hotel, Ebene.

The event carried immense significance, given its mission to raise awareness among various stakeholders about their crucial roles and responsibilities in case of oil spill incidents. The primary objective of these sessions was to ensure that the plan, in its updated form, is user-friendly and comprehensive in its guidelines.