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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Gamesa India launches 2 MW wind turbine
Gamesa India launched G97-2 MW wind turbines in India. It launched the G97 in the global market last year and has secured contracts to supply 356 MW worldwide. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah launched Gamesa's G97-2 MW turbine in India at the third International Wind Conference and Exhibition here on Sunday. The turbines are designed for low-wind sites.
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President Nasheed sends Thalassemia Bill back to parliament
President Nasheed sent the bill to control thalassemia back to parliament for further amendments without ratification. The bill was sent back again based on advice of the Attorney General who deemed
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Second campaign to say “No” to plastic bags initiated
In collaboration with State Trading Organization (STO), Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) and Bright Brothers (AGORA), Ministry of Housing and Environment is organizing a second phase of ‘No
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Developing women's economic space in South Asia
South Asia experienced the second-highest economic growth rate among the different regions of the world between 2000 and 2008, including in recent times of economic recession. However, this economic growth
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$8.5 Million Invested in Maldives Integrated Water Resource Project
The Ministry of Housing and Environment and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has signed a project today to invest USD 8.5 million, towards an initiative that will bring fresh water to communities
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U.S. Denies Delaying Global Climate Deal
The United States denied on Thursday it was trying to delay a new global climate deal until 2020, saying it supported an EU proposal that aims to chart a path to a more ambitious pact to fight climate
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Vice President calls for regional collaboration on climate change
Regional collaboration is crucial to key developments in security risks related to adverse effects of climate change within the South Asian region, Vice President Dr Mohamed Waheed said this morning.
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Maldives at the forefront of ozone layer protection and achieving carbon neutrality
Government of the Maldives showcased its success story in ozone protection and achieving carbon neutrality in a side event organized by the Ministry of Housing and Environment of Maldives in cooperation
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Maldives urges Montreal Protocol to further work towards protection against climate change
Speaking at the Ministerial segment of the 9th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Vienna Convention and the 23rd Meeting of the Parties (MOP) to the Montreal Protocol on Substances
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Farmers’ body declares war against Monsanto
All Nepal Peasants’ Federation has declared a war to prevent Monsanto from coming to Nepal. The farmers’ wing has vowed that it would force the government and USAID to annul the agreement signed with