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
Maldives
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Kurendhoo and Fulidhoo erosion threatens communities
Both Vaavu Fulidhoo and Lhaviyani Kurendhoo are suffering the impacts of increased coastal erosion and Udha waves as the south-west monsoon season continues. Vaavu atoll Fulidhoo Council has said it
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Installation of solar photovoltaic system in Raa atoll Ungoofaaru island has commenced
Installation of 119 kWp solar photovoltaic (PV) grid tied systems in Raa atoll Ungoofaaru island has commenced on 21st June 2014. Under this project PV systems will be installed on the rooftops of Ungoofaru
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Installation of solar photovoltaic systemin R. Ungoofaaruhas commenced
Installation of 119 kWpsolar photovoltaic grid tied systems in R.Ungoofaaru has commenced on 21st June 2014. Under this project PV systems will be installed on the rooftops of Ungoofaru School, Sewerage
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Authorities perservere in efforts to create a litter free Malé
As authorities continue efforts to eradicate littering from the capital city Malé, the council has today revealed the scale of the problem. Statistics released by Malé City Council showed the litter
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Number of poor people reaches 53,000
The number of poor people in the Maldives has reached 53,000, statistics publicised by the Islamic ministry has revealed. According to the ministry, 53,200 people had registered as poor with the ministry
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Human Development Report highlights Maldives’ regional divide
The UNDP’s second Human Development Index (HDI) report for the Maldives urges stakeholders to address regional inequalities which remain a “major challenge” towards human development. The first sub-regional
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Vice President presents the “Green Leaf” Award for outstanding service to the environment
Vice President Dr. Mohamed Jameel Ahmed has yesterday presented the “Green Leaf”Award to those who have delivered outstanding services to protecting and preserving the environment. The recipients of
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Bonn conference hears call for political commitment to tackle climate change
World leaders will need to show “real political commitment” if an international treaty to tackle global warming is to be concluded in Paris before the end of next year, according to the Climate Action
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Gan Council fears “health disaster” after severe sewage spill
Laamu Atoll Gan Island Council has raised fears of an imminent “health disaster” following a severe sewage spill on the island. The spill was caused by damage to pumps and septic tanks in the sewage
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Maldives declares 'all types of rays' protected
Environment Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday announced its decision to protect all types of rays in the ocean, starting from Thursday. At a press conference held to give information regarding the