Environment Ministry

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Maamendhoo sewerage pump fails, discharging sewage onto the beach and into the sea!

The Ministry stated that consumers are expressing concern over the use of paper straws, noting that they frequently become soggy and disintegrate, making them difficult to use.

Ministry: Plastic Straws and Bottles Allowed Due to Lack of Viable Alternatives

Former President Abdulla Yameen speaking at an event.

Yameen informs police in writing that he has no information regarding the fire at three ministries

The Thinadhoo Council is investigating the illegal discharge of chemical-laden water and cement runoff into the wetland area located in the southern part of the city, which is causing significant environmental damage.

Environment Ministry alerted over chemical and cement wastewater discharge into Thinadhoo wetland!

Member of Parliament for the Kendhoo constituency, Mauroof Zakir, speaks during a session of the People's Majlis.

Government lacks funds to establish necessary waste management facilities: Mauroof

Effective October 30, vessels without propeller guards will be prohibited from entering the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA) in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll.

Entry into SAMPA area without propeller guards will be prohibited starting from June 30

A registered dive boat operates within the protected SAMPA area in Alif Dhaal Atoll, Maldives.

Access to the SAMPA area restricted to registered vessels only

A massive building under construction in Hulhumale': Regulatory changes remove the requirement for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) prior to the construction of large-scale buildings. | Atoll Times

Regulations amended to exempt road construction and housing projects from EIA requirements

A significant portion of the coastal area on the reef side of Kendhikulhudhoo has been lost to severe erosion. | RaajjeMV

President Muizzu has twice pledged to resolve the coastal erosion issues at Kendhikulhudhoo's beach area, yet not a single action has been taken to date!

Environment ministry employees forced to live as gov't refugees

Leela Ibrahim Manik

Leela secures political position at environment ministry after Majlis election bid with ‘The Democrats’

Environment Minister Dr. Hussain Rasheed Hassan details the issue of Thilafushi at parliament on Wednesday

Believe Thilafushi methane fires will be curbed by year-end: Environment Minister