Poverty and inequality in Maldives 2022
In the past two decades, Maldives has achieved remarkable economic progress and reductions in poverty. However, the country faces high exposure to global risks including an . existential threat of rising
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Tsunami alert issued in Maldives after Indonesia’s powerful earthquake off Banda Aceh
A tsunami alert was issued in Maldives yesterday after Indonesia’s geophysical agency reported a powerful earthquake off Banda Aceh province. Wednesday’s quake was measured at a preliminary 8.9-magnitude.
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MNDF providing drinking water to the islands
MNDF has started providing emergency drinking water to those islands facing water shortages. MNDF is supplying water to those islands upon the request of the National Disaster Management Center (NDCM)
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Large numbers of dead fish wash up on N. Lhohi beach
Lhohi council Vice-President Hussain Niyaz said that many dead fish have been gathering in the lagoon and are being washed up ashore polluting the beach for the past two days. Councilor stated that
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Life expectancy in SE Asia to rise above 75yrs in 40 years: WHO
The average life expectancy of people in the South and South-East Asia will rise to 75 years in less than 40 years, WHO said Monday, insisting the number of aged people over 60 years will triple by 2050
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More solar panels to be installed in Male
Solar panels were previously installed under the free assistance by the Japanese government. Housing ministry states that the current project is the second phase of the “clean energy promotion in Male”,
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Japan hands over solar panel project to Maldives government
The 'Project for Clean Energy Promotion in Male' which is a project which promotes rooftop based grid connected solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in Male granted by the Japanese government has been handed
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Inception workshop on the UN’s Framework Convention on Climate Change held
The inception workshop on Second National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was held today at Nasandhura Palace Hotel. The workshop was inaugurated by the Minister
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India lagging behind: ADB
‘Country Not Faring Well On Millennium Development Goals’ New Delhi: India is not faring too well on achieving the Millennium Development Goals, a new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has noted.
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The poor against the poor on climate
Poor nations have been sparring over emission cuts without realising that the fight is a deliberate creation of rich countries Many years ago, in a desperately poor village in Rajasthan, people decided to plant trees on the land adjoining their pond so that its catchment would be protected. But this land belonged to the revenue department and people were fined for trespass. The issue hit national headlines. The stink made the local administration uncomfortable.
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Green auction expected to raise millions for environment
NEW YORK: Bidders will be able to buy fine art, a vacation in the Maldives, or an internship with designer Donna Karan and help the planet at the same time in Christie's annual Green Auction, which is