Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy

Initiatives & Services

Access key environmental services and resources

Protected Areas

Management and conservation of 93+ designated protected sites across the Maldives, including marine reserves, wetlands, and mangrove ecosystems.

Fennaaru

Integrated water, energy, and climate resilience programme for sustainable island infrastructure and resource management.

Magey Saafu Raajje

National Waste & Resource Management Strategy (2024–2028) addressing root causes of waste through community champions, island waste centres, and sustainable resource practices.

5 Million Trees

Presidential pledge to plant 5 million trees over five years, covering 90 native species including at-risk varieties, with carbon sequestration monitoring.

Hakathari

National energy efficiency standards and labelling programme with a 1–5 star rating system for appliances, helping consumers save energy and reduce emissions.

Uthahi

Community engagement platform connecting citizens with environmental initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and sustainability programmes.

Maldives Red List

National assessment of threatened species following IUCN guidelines, categorising marine reptiles, corals, and mangroves by extinction risk to guide conservation decisions.

Plastikaa Nulaa

National campaign to eliminate single-use plastics, promoting sustainable alternatives and community action for cleaner islands and healthier marine ecosystems.

Latest News & Updates

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Team discussing environmental policy in a meeting room

Event

April 14, 2026

Ministry Hosts National Environmental Strategy Workshop

Government officials in a policy discussion

Regulation

April 12, 2026

New Environmental Protection Regulations Under Review

Press Release

April 10, 2026

Ministry Signs MoU with IRENA on Renewable Energy Transition

Active Tenders

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Civil Works for School Garden Program Male' under Enhancing Climate Resilience and Food Security Project. The works will be undertaken in three schools in Male' region

Expired

March 30, 2026

(IUL)88-ECRFS/88/2026/88

Deadline: Apr 6, 2026, 07:00 PM

Supply and Installation of Solar PV at 12 Island Health Centres

Open

February 15, 2026

(IUL)88-ENERGY/88/2026/102

Deadline: Apr 20, 2026, 07:00 PM

Consultancy — National Mangrove Mapping & Health Assessment

Awarded

November 10, 2025

(IUL)88-MARINE/88/2026/58

Deadline: Jan 15, 2026, 07:00 PM

Upcoming Events

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Happening Now

National Coral Reef Monitoring Campaign 2026

Nationwide citizen science campaign to document coral health across 50 reef sites. Training sessions for volunteer divers and snorkelers are held weekly at regional dive centres.

Mar 1, 2026, 05:00 AM

Multiple locations nationwide

Upcoming

Waste Reduction Strategy Public Consultation

Public consultation meeting to gather community input on the draft National Waste Reduction Strategy 2026–2030. Open to all residents, local councils, and civil society organizations.

Apr 20, 2026, 07:00 PM

Male' City Hall

Regional Development

Spatial distribution of environment and infrastructure facilities.

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Protected Areas

218 Facilities

Air Quality Monitoring

Real-time AQI readings across major monitoring stations

Our Projects

Initiatives to protect and preserve our natural environment

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Climate Change

Enhancing Climate Resilience and Food Security Project

A flagship initiative supporting the Maldives in reducing the vulnerability of island communities to climate-related hazards through early warning systems, coastal protection infrastructure, and climate-smart agriculture technologies.

National Mangrove Restoration Initiative

Restoring degraded mangrove ecosystems on 40 islands through community-led nursery programmes, scientific planting protocols, and long-term growth monitoring using drone and satellite imagery.