EPA

EPA rejects Maafaru runway expansion project

A lawmaker accused the watchdog of obstructing atoll development.

Watchdog assures monitoring of tree replanting in Addu

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

EPA under fire for authorising ‘tree grab’

Trees are being removed for the landscaping of new resorts.

Soneva resort denies using false pretext to remove trees

The island council disputes a report commissioned to seek approval for transferring the trees.

Environmental impact assessment for Fainu airport rejected

Fainu islanders have been lobbying against the airport project.

Housing ministry and water company slapped with environmental fines

The fines were imposed over the unauthorised extraction and release of groundwater.

EPA slaps MVR100m fine for reef damage

The Environment Protection Agency has ordered two vessels that ran aground on a reef to pay MVR100 million (US$6.5 million) as compensation for damages.

Ruling party holds tea party to celebrate reef blasting

Government supporters on the southern island of Meedhoo gathered last Friday to celebrate the controlled destruction of the island’s reef to clear an oceanside channel in spite of environmental concerns.

Environment agency proposes record MVR633million fine for reef damage

The environmental regulator has proposed a record fine of MVR633million (US$45million) on a Vietnamese shipping company for causing damage to a reef in the Maldives

Piles of garbage left on Malé streets

The MNDF concerned at pictures of captured baby crocodile

Maldives not the best habitat for crocodiles, says EPA

EPA investigates pictures of alleged dolphin hunting

Safari operators in online picture controversy deny shark fishing

Kalaidhoo islanders catch 10ft crocodile

MVR22 million fine issued for ship stranded on Thilafushi reef

Environmental NGOs call for action as images of turtle slaughter surface

MRDC fined for constructing roads without conducting EIAs

Authorities perservere in efforts to create a litter free Malé

Ecocare concerned about implementation of ray protection regulations