Environment

The Maldives Plastic Warriors – ‘Plastic Noon Gotheh’

The project advocates alternatives to environmentally hazardous single-use plastics.

EPA condemns reclamation of reefs to build luxury resorts

The environmental watchdog also denounced political interference under ex-president Yameen.

‘Urgently operationalise’ Paris Agreement, says environment minister

The Maldives needs funds to be made available “without delay”.

Resorts warned about illegal dumping of rubbish

A resort was accused of dumping garbage on an uninhabited island.

Monsoon rains wreak havoc across Maldives

Flooding caused damages to 576 homes.

Monsoon rains cause flooding in south-central Maldives

Floodwaters have been pumped out from 43 homes.

The Maldives Plastic Warriors

Parley for the Oceans has been collecting and shipping plastic from the Maldives.

Bridge subcontractor’s boat stopped with illegally mined sand

The Chinese embassy denied reports that the boat belonged to the bridge contractor.

Maldives faces elevated risk of coral bleaching

The Marine Research Centre advised suspending dredging and reclamation projects.

Watchdog assures monitoring of tree replanting in Addu

EPA approved the removal of coconut palms to develop a city square.

Pilot project launched to buy used plastic bottles

The WAMCO office in Hulhumalé is collecting used bottles.

Maldives prays for rain

Photo of turtle on Maldives airport runway goes viral

The tarmac was laid over a nesting ground.

EPA under fire for authorising ‘tree grab’

Trees are being removed for the landscaping of new resorts.

Tap water consumption encouraged to reduce use of plastic bottles

Malé piped water was touted as the highest quality in South Asia.

International group to help restore Kulhudhuffushi mangrove

A large part of the unique ecosystem was destroyed for an airport project.

Can coral reefs keep up with a warming planet?

“Assisted Evolution” offers hope for the future of corals.

With ‘waste-to-wealth’ model, Baa atoll islands aim to stop open burning

The Soneva Fushi resort pledged funding for eco-friendly waste management centres.

Agreement renewed for Milano-Bicocca Maldives outpost

The Italian university’s marine research outpost was established in 2011.

Island council faces hefty fine for illegal tree removal

More than 500 coconut palms were removed from Lhaimagu island.