Digging at the root of environmental protection in Maldives

A look into the empty promises of past and present administrations...and the 'seemingly impossible' task of protecting Maldives' pristine environment

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A photograph of the Sinamale' Bridge - the largest infrastructural project undertaken by Maldives till date, negatively impacting the surf break of Capital city Male' and completely destroying the surf break on airport island Hulhule. The project is trumped only by the 'Greater Male' Connectivity Project' which will see the development of three additional bridges linking the six islands that make up the 'Greater Male' Region' together. PHOTO: HUSSAIN WAHEED / MIHAARU

Ahmed Aiham

2020-10-22 08:20:48

Maldives - an idyllic tropical paradise, full of luxury island resorts that call home to pristine white sandy beaches and breathtaking sceneries, hides an ugly grain of truth deep beneath the vantage of lush green coconut fronds.

Given the island nations’ blessed environment, it seemed only natural for past leaders to shape Maldives’ economy to rely on tourism since the industry was first established in 1972. Today, a stay in the premier tourist destination is marketed promising an unforgettable experience - a day in ‘The Sunny Side of Life’.

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