Historical Perspectives

 

The organization was founded in June 2008  and was officially registered as an NGO on the 29th June 2009.

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ANPRAS organised its 1st official activity in 2009 (the co-hosting of the 5th International Sustainability Conference). In 2010, ANPRAS partnered Association Civique Midlands(ACM) and took over as the Country Team for Earth-Hour in Mauritius.In the same year, ANPRAS launched its flagship programme , TEAM ( The Earth Action Mauritius) and heralded environmental advocacy to new heights in Mauritius.

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In 2011; ANPRAS hosted the International Conference on Learning at the University of Mauritius and in 2013 ANPRAS co-organised the International Climate Conference at Le Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel(Port-Louis).

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In 2012, ANPRAS became the official focal point/country team for Earth Hour Global; coordinating earth hour events locally.

 

Founder Members

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• Raj Chintaram

• Vanessa Gowreesunkar

• Bhojnath Mahadew

• Dhanvir Seewoosaha

• Samde Ramah

• Charlotte Ciceron

• Hitasha Teeluckdharry

• Ajay Bheekarry

• Read Tagaully

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