A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Ministry of Environment has signed an agreement with Thailand company, Ensys to install a 5 megawatt Solar PV system in Hulhule-Hulhumale’ link road. The agreement was signed between both parties on 24th November. On behalf of the Ministry, the Minister of Environment, Dr Hussain Rasheed Hassan signed while the Executive Director of Ensys Company signed […]
The island of Thulusdhoo in Kaafu Atoll is a well-known local tourism destination, home to some of the best surf spots in the country. Over the past few years, the guesthouse scene in Thulusdhoo has exploded, bringing with it a flurry of tourism development and expansion within the island. Recently, however, shocking videos of Thulusdhoo […]
One Earth, an initiative by Islanders Education, aims to challenge young minds to think outside the box and come up with practical ideas to live a more sustainable, wholesome and equanimous life in the Maldives. Last month, One Earth challenged the secondary grade level students of Billabong High International School to reflect on how private […]
The President of Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, has now approved a plan proposed by the Ministry of Environment and Energy to phase out single-use plastic in the Maldives by 2023. Prior to its approval by the President yesterday, the plan was also endorsed by the cabinet. No details of the plan have been revealed yet. […]
Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced no-mortgage ‘Green Loans’ for personal and business customers wanting to invest in green technology. BML stated that eligible personal banking customers can borrow from MVR 50,000 up to MVR 500,000 without any additional security at 12% interest. Customers can choose up to a 5-year period for repayment. The Green […]
Sustainability is all about the health of our planet and everything that depends on it to survive, today, tomorrow and in the future for the next generations. The local and global issues that currently challenge our communities point to the need for an overarching sustainability-based approach to community planning, designing and building. Planning for socially, […]
The Small Grants Programme (SGP) is a corporate programme of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) since 1992. The GEF SGP will support small scale projects relating to the 5 thematic areas, for activities that conserve and restore the environment while enhancing people’s wellbeing and livelihoods, taking into […]
The beauty of Maldives stands out like a pearl in the ocean. It’s stunning but wouldn’t remain so unless these areas are protected. With Addu City and Fuvahmulah declared as UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, it is hoped the Maldives find better ways to manage sustainable development and protect biodiversity Biosphere reserves are ‘learning places for sustainable development’. […]
Over a short period of time, Epoch has actively engaged in specialized areas such as architectural, structural, building services, water and sanitation, coastal engineering, project management and other areas of the built environment. They have been involved in major government infrastructure projects and established international reach by carrying out works at other countries as well. […]