Environment

Shark fin exporters still not prosecuted due to delays from Customs

June 30, 2021, 14:14

Malé, Maldives - The case of 429kg of shark fins which was confiscated at Velana International Airport while being exported, has still not been prosecuted due to delays in Maldives… Continued

Maldives quits the use of environmentally harmful HCFC

June 29, 2021, 10:57

Malé, Maldives — Maldives quits the use of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) as they are known as both ozone depleting substances and powerful greenhouse gases with a high global warming potential. The HCFC Phase-out… 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

Hanimaadhoo Council express concern about land allocation for airport development

June 24, 2021, 15:06

Malé, Maldives - Hanimaadhoo Council informed that they are hesitant in allocating additional land of 853,937 square feet for airport development, as requested by the government. The council on Wednesday… Continued

Govt to cease use of Male’s temporary generators in two months

June 23, 2021, 16:07

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Utility Regulatory Authority has informed STELCO to complete the Malé-Hulhumalé interconnection and entirely stop the usage of temporary generators in Malé by 15 August 2021. The… 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

Solar panels to be installed in 14 Maldives islands

June 19, 2021, 13:16

Malé, Maldives —Environment Ministry has announced that solar panels of 11-14 Megawatts will be installed in 14 islands of the Maldives. Environment Ministry informed that they have opened pre-qualification applications… Continued

Amilla claims title of most ethical burger in Maldives

June 18, 2021, 13:13

Amilla Resort and Residences, Maldives - Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences has curated what could possibly be the most ethical burger in Maldives. The burger is suitable for guests that… Continued

Save Maldives Campaign begins petition to protect UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Addu City

June 17, 2021, 16:07

Addu City, Maldives - Save Maldives Campaign has started a petition to save the Addu Biosphere Reserve as it is currently in danger of damage following land reclamation projects for… Continued