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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Environment ministry launches waste management campaign
The ministry of environment and energy has launched a waste management campaign today to raise awareness among the public. The ‘Saafu Raajje’ campaign aims to “promote public education and awareness
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Int'l workshop on climate change held in Khulna
Khulna Correspondent :A three-day international workshop on climate change, participated by 12 nations and 22 development partners, concluded here on Sunday.Organized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the
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Deals signed for waste management centres in northern atolls
The environment ministry has signed contracts to build waste management centres in four islands in Noonu atoll and an incinerator shed in Raa atoll Vandhoo. According to the ministry, the contracts
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Maldives State of Environment Report: The Monthly Overview, November, 2014
<p><strong>The new green tax for tourists will be introduced in Maldives from November 2015 at a rate of US$6 per bed per night. Read more in November 2014 edition of the Monthly Overview on State of Environment, Maldives.</strong></p>
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Maldives wants common SAARC platform on climate change
Kathmandu: Maldives believes it is time to walk the talk on climate policies jointly-supported by all South Asian countries, Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen said at the 18th SAARC Summit here Wednesday.
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Gasfinolhu – World’s first 100 percent renewable energy resort
The world’s first ever exclusive 100 percent renewable energy-powered resort was unveiled to reporters of the Maldives today. Gasfinolhu – is the only resort developed on 100 percent electricity derived
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2.5 Billion People Globally Lack Access to Basic Sanitation Services- WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday in New Delahi that an estimated 2.5 billion people around the world lack access to basic sanitation services, of which 792 million live in India.
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Gasim calls to use the green tax for environmental causes
Jumhooree Party leader and Maamigili constituency MP Gasim Ibrahim has called the authorities to use the green tax which will be commenced from November of next year for different environmental causes.
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China will give full cooperation to develop Maldivian health sector
China has revealed that they will give full cooperation to the Maldives to develop the Maldivian health sector. Mr. Liu Qiang, Charge d’affiaires and Deputy Head of Mission of the Chinese Embassy made
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Government targets generating 30 percent of electricity from renewable sources
The government has announced a five-year target to generate 30 percent of electricity used during daylight hours in the 196 inhabited islands of the Maldives from renewable energy sources. Briefing