In 2018, the European Commission launched the “Development Smart Innovation through Research in Agriculture” (DeSIRA) initiative, which aims at enhancing and accelerating innovation for agriculture and rural transformation while putting and emphasis on climate relevant actions.
In the framework of the DeSIRA initiative, the University of Mauritius submitted a project proposal entitled “Supporting Sustainable Agriculture for improved Food Security and Safety in the Republic of Mauritius” to the European Commission and it was accepted. The main objective of the project led by the University of Mauritius is to strengthen the capacity of its Faculty of Agriculture in research and training to promote sustainable agriculture for improved food security in response to climate change. The overall impact of the project will result in better equipped research facilities at the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Mauritius and innovative technologies for climate smart agriculture for Mauritius.