• Climate: The conference will be held in the winter months with a maximum temperature of 30 °C and a minimum temperature of 15 °C.
  • Currency: The currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee (1 US$ exchanges for about Rs 35). Credit cards are generally accepted in Mauritius: American Express, Diners, MasterCard and Visa. Money changers operate throughout the island and at the airport. There also exist facilities for cashing travellers cheques.