Certain types of single use plastics to be banned in Maldives
Male', Maldives - The Government has decided for the import of certain single use plastics, deemed as such by the President, to be banned in Maldives starting from June 1st… Continued
Environment
Maldives to reduce emissions by 26% and reach Net Zero Emissions by 2030
Male', Maldives- Minister of Environment Dr. Hussain Rasheed tweeted earlier today that he is proud to submit Maldives' "most ambitious" Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), that aims reduce emissions by 26%… Continued
BML Islamic introduces Green Financing options
Male', Maldives - The Islamic branch of Bank of Maldives (BML) has introduced Green Financing options for individuals and businesses seeking to fund environment friendly projects such as solar power… Continued
MET office warns of harsh weather for next 48 hours
Male’, Maldives – Maldives Meteorological Services (MET) has issued a warning, forecasting harsh weather with heavy rains in different parts of Maldives for the next 48 hours. MET Office informed that the country… Continued
Bioluminescent planktons light up Hulhumale’ beaches
Hulhumale', Maldives - Bioluminescent planktons lighting up beaches, or Redhan lun as it is known locally, have been sighted in Hulhumale' beach last night. R.Vaadhoo is the island best known… Continued
Vice President inaugurates ‘Saafu Hulhumalé’ initiative
Male', Maldives - Vice President Faisal Naseem has inaugurated the 'Saafu Hulhumalé' cleanup initiative at a special ceremony held this afternoon at Hulhumalé City. In his remarks during the ceremony,… Continued
Highest material footprint in South Asia recorded in Maldives
Male', Maldives - 2020's Human Development Index (HDI), published by the United Nations Development Programme on Thursday, revealed that Maldives has the highest material footprint per person in the South… Continued
Automatic weather stations to be installed in 6 more islands
Male’, Maldives – The Ministry of Environment and Energy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with assistance from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) have decided to build automatic weather stations… Continued
N. Manadhoo Council fined
Male’, Maldives – The Enivronmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined the N. Manadhoo island council after the council illegally cut down multiple palm trees in land newly allocated to be given… Continued
Cyclone ‘Nivar’ to indirectly affect Maldives
Male', Maldives - The Maldives Meteorological Service (MET) has said that a deep depression over the south-west Bay of Bengal is forecasted to turn into a cyclone and move towards… Continued
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