local Environment Protection and Preservation Act

11 sites declared environmentally protected areas

12 ޖޫން 2019 | ބުދަ 13:13

The President’s Office announced this on Wednesday, which said that the decision was reached following a cabinet discussion

Aishath Shaany | 12 ޖޫން 2019 | ބުދަ 13:13

Protected area in Kendhikulhudhoo, Noonu atoll

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has decided to declare 11 areas, in the northernmost atolls, as environmentally protected conservation areas.

The President’s Office announced this on Wednesday, which said that the decision was reached following a cabinet discussion.

They will be protected under the Environment Protection and Preservation Act.

The President’s Office said that the president the decision was reached as per the information provided by the Environmental Protection Agency and other environment experts.

It added that the decision has been shared with the relevant institutions and councils.

Protecting at least one island, one reef, and one wetland from each atoll is part of the president’s pledges.

11 sites declared environmentally protected areas

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