Biosphere_reserve - The Edition

Biosphere Reserve

Request to make L. Atoll biosphere reserve in September

6 Jun 2026

MVR 400,000 fined for illegal activities in Nelivaru lagoon

27 Apr 2025

Lhaviyani atoll to be declared a biosphere reserve

17 Oct 2024

Baa Atoll Marine Biology Internship concludes successfully

11 Jun 2024

Pres Solih to designate 4 sites in Addu as protected areas

9 Sept 2020

President nominates Fuvahmulah, Addu as biosphere reserves

18 Sept 2019

First ever Manta Festival to make Baa 'even better'

23 Oct 2018

Request to make L. Atoll biosphere reserve in September

6 Jun 2026

MVR 400,000 fined for illegal activities in Nelivaru lagoon

27 Apr 2025

Lhaviyani atoll to be declared a biosphere reserve

17 Oct 2024

Baa Atoll Marine Biology Internship concludes successfully

11 Jun 2024

Pres Solih to designate 4 sites in Addu as protected areas

9 Sept 2020

President nominates Fuvahmulah, Addu as biosphere reserves

18 Sept 2019

First ever Manta Festival to make Baa 'even better'

23 Oct 2018

Environment

Five million tree programme to expand to Hulhumale'

Launched on 5 June 2024 to mark World Environment Day, the programme has planted 2.4 million trees so far, according to the Environment Ministry.

24 Oct 2026

Malika Shahid

Three Islands prepare to earn from Blue Carbon Projects

3 Oct 2026

Amendment to waive plastic bag fee when sold in bulk passes

17 Aug 2026

Public invited to contribute manta data to "MantaBase"

29 Jul 2026

Illegal sand mining stopped near Fares-Maathodaa, returned

27 Jul 2026

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Request to make L. Atoll biosphere reserve in September

"UNESCO always makes their assessments in September. The ministry will hopefully be done with their preparations by September in submitting the necessary documents to request Laamu Atoll be made into a biosphere reserve," said Shareef.

6 Jun 2026

Umar Shan Shafeeq

Audit questions integrity of Baa Atoll Environment Fund

28 Oct 2025

UNESCO renews biosphere reserve commitment of Baa atoll

20 Jun 2022

Addu, Fuvahmulah declared as UNESCO biosphere reserves

28 Oct 2020

President nominates Fuvahmulah, Addu as biosphere reserves

18 Sept 2019

Baa Atoll

RDC contracted to develop new B. Atoll Hospital building

An agreement has been signed tasking Road Development Corporation (RDC) to construct a new building for the Baa Atoll Hospital in Eydhafushi.

12 Aug 2025

Mariyath Mohamed

Partners signed for mass snorkeling world record attempt

25 May 2025

Agriculture ministry revokes decision to lease Maaddoo

15 Dec 2020

Baa Atoll Council against leasing of Maaddoo island

14 Dec 2020

Baa Atoll Summer Festival returns for a second year

26 May 2019

Environment Protection

Guideline changed, EIA unneeded for road, house construction

The guideline has seen changes where the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is now not needed for projects to repair roads and construct housing. The Environment Ministry reviewed their project list that requires an EIA and publicized it on Friday.

9 Mar 2026

Umar Shan Shafeeq

Marine life wash up dead in Hithadhoo due to chlorine spill

10 Dec 2024

Maldives calls for special biodiversity fund

31 Oct 2024

State protects 12 naturally diverse areas

12 Oct 2023

AGO developing a framework to conduct environmental audits

9 Dec 2020

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