Maldives Environment News
As one of the lowest-lying countries on Earth, the Maldives faces rising seas, coral bleaching and pressure on its reefs and islands. We cover climate change, conservation, marine life, land reclamation and the efforts to protect the country's natural environment.
El Niño 2026: what it means for the Maldives
A strong El Niño is expected to peak around December. Here is what the Met Office forecasts for Maldivian heat, sea temperatures, reefs, rain, fishing and travel.
Air quality turns unhealthy in northern Maldives, Funadhoo reading near 160
Environment Ministry readings showed unhealthy air at Sh. Funadhoo and Villimalé on 27 October. Children, older people and those with breathing problems are most at risk.
Nearly all the world's coral reefs at high risk of collapse by 2075, IUCN says
The first global IUCN Red List assessment of coral reef ecosystems rates 122 of 127 reef ecoregions, including all three in the Maldives, Critically Endangered.
Inside the Maldives' protected reefs: the atolls, the species and the race to save them
The Maldives has declared 93 protected areas since 1995, from Baa Atoll's manta feeding grounds to Fuvahmulah's tiger sharks. Here is what is protected, where, and why repeated marine heatwaves are testing that protection.
More than 2.4 million trees planted under five-million-tree programme
The Environment Ministry says 2,463,339 trees have been planted under the government's five-million-tree drive, nearly half the target, with resorts leading.
Maldives signs deal with Chinese firm for 15 MW solar and battery storage
The Environment Ministry has signed with China's Zhejiang Chingtian Solar Energy Technology to install 15 megawatts of solar power and a 15 megawatt-hour battery system, part of a push to reach 33 percent renewable electricity.
First draft of Maldives carbon trading rules completed, minister says
Environment Minister Ali Shareef says the first draft of regulations for a Maldives carbon market is done and under review, with the government aiming to gazette them before the end of 2026.
First nursery of five-million-tree programme opens in Addu Meedhoo
Fisheries and Agriculture Minister Ahmed Shiyam opened the first nursery under the national five-million-tree programme in Meedhoo, Addu City, as the island hosted National Farmers' Day.
Yellow alert issued from Baa to Thaa atolls as torrential rain forecast
The Maldives Meteorological Service has issued a yellow alert for atolls from Baa to Thaa until 1:00pm on Friday, with a white alert covering most of the rest of the country.
Met Office issues white alert from Kaafu Atoll to Thaa Atoll
The Met Office has issued a white alert until 2:45 pm on October 9 for heavy rain and thunderstorms from Kaafu Atoll, including Malé, to Thaa Atoll.