Climate Change

Locals disconnect causeway as severe surges flood Madaveli

July 2, 2022, 19:20

Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives - Madaveli Island Council report on Saturday stated that the causeway connecting the islands of Madaveli and Hoadedhoo has been purposefully destroyed amid flooding in Madaveli… Continued

Sea swells flood over 20 Maldives islands causing major damage

July 2, 2022, 18:41

Malé, Maldives - National Disaster Management Authority of Maldives on Saturday stated that over 20 Maldive islands had been affected by yesterday's sea swells. With the met office declaring white… Continued

World failing to stop climate change – Env. Minister Shauna

March 2, 2022, 12:54

Malé, Maldives - The world is failing to stop climate change, says Aminath Shauna, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Technology of Maldives. The Minister's comment comes following the Intergovernmental Panel… Continued

Capital city Malé floods with heavy monsoon rains

December 12, 2021, 17:10

Malé, Maldives - The Capital city of Maldive, Malé, is experiencing heavy rainfall and flooding on the roads with the Maldives Meteorological Service issuing yellow alert for the area today.… Continued

Kinolhas island blocked amid monsoon changes & fixed coastal infrastructure

October 7, 2021, 21:07

Raa Atoll, Maldives - The Kinolhas locals on Tuesday protested on the blocked sea channel of the island bringing attention to the issues faced by the islanders every Southwest monsoon… Continued

Special Envoy Sabra Noordeen discusses President Solih’s climate priorities with International Partners

August 2, 2021, 16:23

The President’s Special Envoy for Climate Change, Ms Sabra Noordeen has met with some members of the diplomatic community based in Colombo, who are accredited to the Maldives. While on… Continued