Environment ministry declares three new protected areas

The three biodiversity hotspots include popular dive sites and unique wetlands.

UAE company enlisted to provide drinking water on 32 islands

The US$8.6 million project is financed by OFID and the Green Climate Fund.

Finance ministry gets RTI request over ‘US$40 mn loan’ from OPEC body

The loan was announced almost two months ago but basic questions about it remain unanswered.

No details on Maldives ‘US$40 mn loan’ from OPEC body

The loan was announced hours after the EU said it was imposing sanctions on the Maldives.

Maldives to get US$40 mn OPEC loan

The Maldives housing minister took a swipe at the EU for approving sanctions.

Government promises end to seasonal water shortages

The government is aiming to solve annual water shortages during the dry season in islands across the Maldives within two years, State Minister for Environment Abdul Matheen Mohamed said at a ceremony held to hand over rainwater harvesting systems to the island councils of Rasgetheemu, Angolhitheemu, and Vaadhoo in Raa atoll.

180 waste bins donated by China handed over to HDC

Environment ministry launches waste management campaign

Housing ministry to install energy saving street lights

Environment agency head demoted

Millions in environmental fines owed to government

Slow Loris spared euthanasia by UK conservationist group

Ecocare concerned about implementation of ray protection regulations

Gan Council fears “health disaster” after severe sewage spill

Two-day workshop underway on ‘National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans’

Police commence special operation to confiscate dangerous animals

MWSC contracted to establish water and sewerage systems in three islands

Brohood Construction Company assigned to install waste management system in Raa atoll

Environment Ministry begins e-waste survey

Maldives to ban import of goods containing ozone depleting substances