Environment

National campaign against plastics “PlastikaaNulaa” launched

April 26, 2021, 14:50

Malé, Maldives - National campaign against the use of single-use plastic products by the name "PlastikaaNulaa" translating to 'WithoutPlastic' under the attempts of the government to find a solution for… Continued

Maldives to ban 9 types of plastic import by June 2021

April 22, 2021, 15:40

Malé, Maldives - The environment Ministry declared that after 1 June 2021, the import of 9 types of plastic will be restricted in Maldives. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih had announced… Continued

No intentions of allowing shark fishing in Maldives: Fisheries Ministry

April 20, 2021, 15:03

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture has released a statement stating that they have no intention of allowing shark fishing in the Maldives. The… Continued

Registration open for UN Climate Change Conference of Youth (COY16)

April 14, 2021, 14:00

United Nations —The UN Climate Change Conference of Youth (COY) has opened registration for COY16 that is scheduled to be held this year. COY is an event under the banner… Continued

Capsized boat 1,000m underwater with 60,000ltr of diesel

April 12, 2021, 11:52

Malé, Maldives – The Maldivian Coast Guard has stated that the "Sea Star" fuel boat owned by "Bro Fuels" which caught fire yesterday and later capsized near Enbudhu Finolhu does… Continued

BML helps to develop safe drinking water system in GA. Atoll School

April 11, 2021, 19:25

GA. Atoll, Maldives - Bank of Maldives (BML) has established an RO machine at GA. Atoll School in Kolamaafushi to provide safe drinking water for students and staff through their… Continued

Yacht Tours escapes from hefty fine for environmental damage

April 9, 2021, 21:31

GDh. Atoll, Maldives - Civil Court has ruled that Yacht Tours does not have to pay the MVR 12.9 million fine for damaging the environment while developing a resort in… Continued

Canada donates USD 1 million to Maldives for Disinfection of Medical Waste

April 6, 2021, 13:13

Malé, Maldives - The Government of Canada has donated USD 1 million to the Maldives through World Health Organization (WHO) for the Disinfection of Medical Waste Project. The Disinfection of… Continued

Aiming for 70% of power generation to be from renewable sources: FENAKA

April 5, 2021, 14:12

Addu City, Maldives - Managing Director of FENAKA, Ahmed Saeed has told that the company aims to generate 70 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2025. Speaking on… Continued

The Maldives Thrives Because of its Global Reputation for Sustainability – Don’t Threaten this by Lifting the Shark Fishing Ban

April 5, 2021, 11:02

One can sympathise with Fisheries Minister Zaha Waheed, who recently told a parliamentary hearing that she would allow shark fishing in the Maldives, overturning a nationwide ban introduced by President… Continued