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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

EPA takes action on issuing same EIA for multiple projects

22 Sept 2022

EIA report throws wrench into Brazil's plans for F1 track

28 Oct 2020

Committee proposes to allocate housing units in Gulhifalhu

17 Jun 2020

Public concern over Bandidhoo tree grab

20 Jan 2020

Fulhadhoo harbour project commences

13 Jan 2020

Olhuveli resort fined for violating EIA report

12 Jan 2020

EPA rejects reclamation request to expand Maafaru Airport

29 Dec 2019

Palm trees uprooted from three islands, moved to resorts

6 Oct 2019

EPA takes action on issuing same EIA for multiple projects

22 Sept 2022

EIA report throws wrench into Brazil's plans for F1 track

28 Oct 2020

Committee proposes to allocate housing units in Gulhifalhu

17 Jun 2020

Public concern over Bandidhoo tree grab

20 Jan 2020

Fulhadhoo harbour project commences

13 Jan 2020

Olhuveli resort fined for violating EIA report

12 Jan 2020

EPA rejects reclamation request to expand Maafaru Airport

29 Dec 2019

Palm trees uprooted from three islands, moved to resorts

6 Oct 2019

EPA

EIA amendments to be in effect during this administration

The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report amendments state that the changes that have been put through will only last until the end of the current administration, which is three years and six months.

13 Aug 2025

Umar Shan Shafeeq

Temple Marine fined MVR 4.8 million for reef damage

7 Aug 2025

MVR 400,000 fined for illegal activities in Nelivaru lagoon

27 Apr 2025

Committee supports halting businesses dodging fines

10 Feb 2025

EPA orders to cease feeding rays and skates

17 Jan 2025

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

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

R. Fainu

Two minors, one adult in serious condition after Fainu crash

Two minors are in serious condition following a motorcycle accident in Raa atoll Fainu last night.

27 Jun 2025

Malika Shahid

MTCC, MACL sign agreement to develop airport in Raa Fainu

23 Feb 2025

Water and sanitation services commenced in Fainu

24 Jan 2025

MTCC to be awarded Fainu airport development in February

23 Jan 2025

Construct airport considering our concerns: Fainu Council

30 Mar 2024

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