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The Government of Mauritius has announced a major development in the management of its maritime areas. On 30 July 2026, the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) approved the Submission of the Republic of Mauritius concerning the extension of its continental shelf in the region of Rodrigues Island.<\/p>\n

Submitted to the CLCS on 6 May 2009, the Submission sought recognition of an extended continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles in the Rodrigues region. It was based on extensive geological, geophysical and geochemical data and evidence aimed at demonstrating the required geological connection and the entitlement of this area to Mauritius.<\/p>\n

In March 2014, a Sub-Commission of the CLCS was established to examine the Mauritian Submission.<\/p>\n

In 2016, Mauritius requested a temporary suspension of the examination process to allow for the collection of additional scientific data and the strengthening of the technical dossier.<\/p>\n

Following this scientific and technical work, a Mauritian delegation presented the final conclusions of the Submission to the CLCS in February 2026.<\/p>\n

After examining the recommendations of the Sub-Commission, as well as the explanations and scientific evidence presented by Mauritius, the CLCS approved the recommendations on 30 July 2026. These recommendations recognize Mauritius\u2019 entitlement to an extended continental shelf in the Rodrigues region, with outer limits covering an area of approximately 147,000 km\u00b2<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This decision represents a major milestone for Mauritius in the administration of its maritime areas. It strengthens the country\u2019s prospects in marine scientific research, ocean governance and marine spatial planning.<\/p>\n

The recognized extension also opens up long-term prospects for the exploration and sustainable use of the natural resources of the continental shelf, in accordance with international law.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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