Environment
Photo of turtle on Maldives airport runway goes viral
The tarmac was laid over a nesting ground.
14 Apr 2019, 09:00
EPA under fire for authorising ‘tree grab’
Trees are being removed for the landscaping of new resorts.
25 Mar 2019, 09:00
Tap water consumption encouraged to reduce use of plastic bottles
Malé piped water was touted as the highest quality in South Asia.
20 Mar 2019, 09:00
International group to help restore Kulhudhuffushi mangrove
A large part of the unique ecosystem was destroyed for an airport project.
07 Mar 2019, 09:00
Can coral reefs keep up with a warming planet?
“Assisted Evolution” offers hope for the future of corals.
16 Feb 2019, 09:00
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.
11 Feb 2019, 09:00
Agreement renewed for Milano-Bicocca Maldives outpost
The Italian university’s marine research outpost was established in 2011.
11 Feb 2019, 09:00
Island council faces hefty fine for illegal tree removal
More than 500 coconut palms were removed from Lhaimagu island.
13 Jan 2019, 09:00
EPA names and shames garbage dumping offenders
The agency tweeted the name and address of three individuals fined for littering.
07 Jan 2019, 09:00
Appeals for unity as Maldives remembers tsunami
The December 2004 tsunami left 82 people dead and 26 missing and presumed dead.
27 Dec 2018, 09:00
Three eco-rich sites declared environmentally protected areas
The sites were Keylakunu and the wetlands and mangroves of Neykurendhoo and Baarah.
26 Dec 2018, 09:00
Tree removal from Vaavu island under investigation
The removal of trees for landscaping new resorts has been dubbed #MvTreeGrab.
23 Dec 2018, 09:00
Nationwide cleanup programme launched
President Solih launched the campaign as pledged in his first 100-day action plan.
08 Dec 2018, 09:00
Record rainfall in Maldives capital
Floodwaters caused damages in 117 homes and 20 people were evacuated.
06 Dec 2018, 09:00
President launches campaign to minimise single-use plastics
President Solih appealed for lifestyle changes to protect the environment.
02 Dec 2018, 09:00
Soneva resort denies using false pretext to remove trees
The island council disputes a report commissioned to seek approval for transferring the trees.
26 Nov 2018, 09:00
#MvTreeGrab: Removal of trees continues for landscaping of resorts
A local company wants to remove 582 coconut palms from Badidhoo island.
22 Nov 2018, 09:00
Environmental impact assessment for Fainu airport rejected
Fainu islanders have been lobbying against the airport project.
15 Nov 2018, 09:00
Nasheed to represent Maldives at climate change conference
The former president will be the envoy of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
15 Nov 2018, 09:00
Fainu islanders skeptical of environmental impact assessment
A group of Islanders have been lobbying against an airport project.
13 Nov 2018, 09:00
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