Environment
The coconut crisis: how the Maldives went from abundance to scarcity
Indigenous management systems lost out to modern pressures.
12 Mar, 8:30 PM
Maldives navigates shifting monsoons and weather extremes
Record rainfall in Malé on January 3 was an extreme weather event.
11 Feb, 11:00 AM
The Missing Years: 2020-2025
Here’s a timeline of the major events and key stories during our five-year hiatus.
31 Jan, 11:33 PM
Infrastructure development pushing islands to ‘tipping point’
Islands cannot naturally adapt to climate risks after harbour and land reclamation projects.
28 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives capital flooded after heavy downpour
Several main streets were inundated.
11 Dec 2019, 9:00 AM
Landfill compactor purchase to end open burning of garbage
A US$623,480 contract was signed with MTCC.
26 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
EPA imposes MVR275k fine for illegal vegetation removal
The island’s leaseholder is former MP Hassan Adil.
21 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
Proposed picnic island draws criticism over lack of natural beach
The picnic island is to be developed on a reclaimed lagoon.
13 Nov 2019, 9:00 AM
News in brief: Addu City hit by severe flooding
Floodwaters entered more than 280 homes.
13 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives coral reefs show signs of resilience and recovery
Scientists expected to find dead and dying reefs.
02 Oct 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives forges partnerships for ocean protection
Agreements were signed with Parley for the Oceans and Blue Prosperity Coalition.
28 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Young Maldivians join global climate strike
Students skipped school to protest in front of the main government office building.
27 Sep 2019, 9:00 AM
Ocean thermal energy ‘ideal’ solution for Maldives
Researchers studied the feasibility of application in the country.
25 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
MET predicts bad weather to continue
Strong winds tore off roofs in the southern atolls.
12 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Resort accused of dumping garbage at sea
A widely shared video shows a boat crew dumping several bags into the ocean.
07 Aug 2019, 9:00 AM
Maldives produces electricity from waste in historic first
A regional centre generated electricity from burning waste.
23 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
Why it’s time to ban the bottle and the bag
In an open letter, local officials, MPs and resort operators are calling on President Solih to tackle the scourge of plastic waste.
08 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
The Maldives Plastic Warriors – ‘Plastic Noon Gotheh’
The project advocates alternatives to environmentally hazardous single-use plastics.
01 Jul 2019, 9:00 AM
EPA condemns reclamation of reefs to build luxury resorts
The environmental watchdog also denounced political interference under ex-president Yameen.
25 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM
‘Urgently operationalise’ Paris Agreement, says environment minister
The Maldives needs funds to be made available “without delay”.
13 Jun 2019, 9:00 AM
