Environment
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
Maldives island denuded of trees for airport
The Environment Protection Agency said the clearance of vegetation was necessary.
08 Nov 2018, 09:00
Environmental watchdog shifts blame for enforcement failures
The EPA blamed lack of resources, poor inter-agency cooperation and insufficient enforcement powers.
05 Nov 2018, 09:00
Maldives customs stop illegal export of coconut palms
The trees were allegedly uprooted for export to Abu Dhabi.
03 Nov 2018, 09:00
Minister blames sabotage of pump stations for flooding
The streets of the capital were inundated after heavy rainfall.
30 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives environment agency probing illegal tree removal
Action will be taken against the illegal removal of trees.
29 Oct 2018, 09:00
Marine areas near Addu City to be protected
The protected marine areas are the Kandi-Hera Maakandu channel and the British Loyalty shipwreck.
29 Oct 2018, 09:00
Bridge contractor pledges cleanup and shark fishing inquiry
The Chinese company said there was a detailed seabed cleaning plan.
22 Oct 2018, 09:00
Chinese workers defy shark fishing ban
Photos show shark fins hung out to dry by Sinamalé bridge workers.
21 Oct 2018, 09:00
Infrastucture ministry fined for environmental damage
The ministry uprooted trees and carried out road construction without an environmental impact assessment.
18 Oct 2018, 09:00
Housing ministry and water company slapped with environmental fines
The fines were imposed over the unauthorised extraction and release of groundwater.
15 Oct 2018, 09:00
Environment ministry declares three new protected areas
The three biodiversity hotspots include popular dive sites and unique wetlands.
09 Oct 2018, 09:00
Causeway worsened flooding as warned by environment impact report
Hoadehdhoo islanders dug out the causeway after swell surges flooded the island.
06 Oct 2018, 09:00
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