Environment

Maldives’ home to the world’s highest levels of micro-plastic: Nat Geo report

July 24, 2021, 15:07

Male', Maldives - National Geographic states that Maldives' beach sand and offshore waters are home to the world’s highest levels of microplastics. According to a report released by National Geographic,… Continued

Waste Transport Station project assigned to Chinese company

June 25, 2021, 21:43

Malé, Maldives - The government has assigned the Malé and Villimalé Waste Transport Station project to State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited, a construction company from China. The Environment Ministry announced… Continued

Environment Ministry holds virtual session with MATI to discuss about waste management in Maldives

June 21, 2021, 19:36

Malé, Maldives — Ministry of Environment of Maldives held a virtual session today with senior officials from Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) to discuss about the waste management in… Continued

Maldives Environment Ministry raises awareness on sustainable tourism of protected areas

June 21, 2021, 10:01

Malé, Maldives – A sustainable tourism strengthening workshop targeted at stakeholders that visit protected areas has kicked off on Monday. Maldives Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Technology Aminath Shauna… Continued

Maldives to be carbon neutral by 2030 under new Climate Emergency Bill

April 30, 2021, 15:33

Malé, Maldives - Parliament of Maldives has passed Climate Emergency bill, with the votes of 70 members, with the target for Maldives to become a carbon neutral country by 2030.… Continued