Pollution and the impacts of climate change, including
coastal erosion and coral bleaching, are the main
concerns (UNEP 2004). The potential impact of
anticipated sea-level rise is also a major issue (IPCC 2001,
UNEP 2002a). Southern areas, including Mauritius,
Réunion and Madagascar, are subject to frequent tropical
cyclones, causing loss of life and widespread devastation
and destruction of coastal infrastructure (UNEP 2005b).