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Marine Protected Areas

Viewing platform to be built at 'Paree Fengan'du'

13 Oct 2024

Gov allows sand mining in protected areas under a permit

9 Apr 2024

Darwin's Galapagos island species, protected yet at risk

20 Mar 2024

Immobilized turtles rescued

20 Apr 2022

Large numbers of turtles found in protected areas of Laamu

17 Apr 2022

President Solih grants 'Victory Wreck' protected status

14 Feb 2021

President extends protected area of Thanburudhoo lagoon

6 Nov 2020

Govt grants 5 sites in Lhaviyani Atoll 'protected status'

9 Oct 2020

Viewing platform to be built at 'Paree Fengan'du'

13 Oct 2024

Gov allows sand mining in protected areas under a permit

9 Apr 2024

Darwin's Galapagos island species, protected yet at risk

20 Mar 2024

Immobilized turtles rescued

20 Apr 2022

Large numbers of turtles found in protected areas of Laamu

17 Apr 2022

President Solih grants 'Victory Wreck' protected status

14 Feb 2021

President extends protected area of Thanburudhoo lagoon

6 Nov 2020

Govt grants 5 sites in Lhaviyani Atoll 'protected status'

9 Oct 2020

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

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 Ministry

Agreement signed for 15 MW solar and battery storage

The ministry announced that this agreement strengthens the Maldives' electricity grid and boosts renewable energy storage.

19 Oct 2026

Shazma Thaufeeq

First nursery under 5 million tree program opens in Meedhoo

17 Oct 2026

Plastic straw permitted due to paper straw difficulties: Min

20 Sept 2026

Grants to 10 islands to build plant nurseries

3 Sept 2026

Gvt allocates MVR 5 million for nurseries on 10 islands

24 Jun 2026

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

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