BML holds clean-up events in Malé and Hulhumalé
Malé, Maldives - Bank of Maldives (BML) staff have held a clean-up event at the Male’ Swimming Track and Hulhumale’ Phase 2 beach area on 18th March, to coincide with… Continued
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Addu’s electrical network to be upgraded
Addu City, Maldives - The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology has announced plans to upgrade the electrical network of Addu City. The Ministry detailed plans to reduce dependency… Continued
EPA investigates Addu City Council’s removal of over 50 coconut palms from “Ruhfashaa”
Addu City, Maldives - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday launched an investigation into the removal of over 50 coconut palms from the Addu "Ruhfashaa" area. Director of General of… Continued
Turtle nest near Sinamalé bridge moved to Four Seasons Resort’s turtle sanctuary
Malé, Maldives - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday removed the turtle eggs near the Sinamalé bridge and moved them to a turtle sanctuary and rehabilitation centre in Four Seasons… Continued
USAID launches Climate Change Adaptation Project Maldives
Malé, Maldives - A five year long Climate Adaptation Project Maldives worth USD 10.5 million has been launched in the Maldives on Tuesday, by the United States for International Development… Continued
Maldives endorses resolution to formulate treaty on plastic pollution
Nairobi, Kenya - Eighty one countries, including the Maldives, have committed to the development of an international legally binding treaty on plastic pollution. The resolution was proposed by Rwanda, Peru,… Continued
World failing to stop climate change – Env. Minister Shauna
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
Koagannu secures place in World Monument Fund watch list
Meedhoo, Addu City - World Monuments Fund has named Koagannu, the oldest cemetery in the Maldives, on its 2022 World Monuments Watch. The New-York based non-profit named Koagannu on its… Continued
Environment Impact Assessment for Addu land reclamation project submitted to EPA
Addu City, Maldives - Environmental consultancy firm Water Solutions Pvt Ltd on Monday completed and submitted the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) for Addu land reclamation project to the Environment Protection… Continued
President constitutes the Maldives Hydrographic Service
Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Wednesday constituted the Maldives Hydrographic Service, under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defence. The new authority was established under the discretion… Continued
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