Environment

It has been informed that a large part of the Hulhumalé Phase 3 land reclamation project, which is being carried out to find a solution to the housing problem in the Malé area, has been completed, and the entire project is scheduled to be completed by December 28, 2025. As the land reclamation work of the areas designated under this project is progressing rapidly, the land required for the projects planned to release land plots and flats from the Malé area has been prepared. The government's aim is to complete the work of this project on schedule and provide the public with the necessary basic services and housing opportunities in this area as soon as possible.

It was announced on December 28, 2025 that the land reclamation work of the Ras Male' project, which is being developed by reclaiming Fushidhiggaru Lagoon, will be fully completed by April 2026. This massive project is one of the largest projects being carried out to find a permanent solution to the housing problem in the Maldives, and the government notes that the works are proceeding at a rapid pace in accordance with the set schedule. It is planned to release a large number of plots and flats from the area once this project is completed. The aim is to make Ras Male' a city that is sustainably developed and designed with modern amenities. With the completion of land reclamation by April next year, practical work on establishing basic services will begin.

The Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy announced on 28 December 2025, the acquisition of electric vehicles needed for the Five Million Trees Project. The main objective of using environmentally friendly vehicles under this project is to reduce emissions into the atmosphere while carrying out the tree planting activities, and to carry out this activity in a sustainable manner. The acquisition of these vehicles is open to those that meet specific criteria, including resources that can be used in the field of work. This is an important step taken to strengthen the logistics needed for the huge project initiated by the government to increase the greenery of the Maldives.

Today, 28 December 2025, the Maldives Meteorological Service has issued special alerts forecasting bad weather for a large part of the Maldives. According to these alerts, heavy rain and strong winds are expected in the northern and central atolls of the Maldives, and the seas are expected to be rough. Due to these weather hazards, relevant authorities have advised seafarers to pay close attention to the weather and take safety precautions. And as there is a possibility of the weather worsening in the coming hours, all citizens have been asked to rely on information issued by official authorities.

On Sunday, December 28, 2025, practical work began on new solutions for controlling insects using environmentally friendly methods. The main objective of these systems is to eliminate dangerous insects in agriculture and living environments and protect environmental life by using natural resources instead of toxic chemicals. The new principles introduced on this day were an important step towards ensuring sustainable health safety. This will reduce the adverse effects of chemicals on the environment.