1 January 2026

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The "Green Nursery" project was launched in Hulhumalé today, alongside the commencement of physical work on solar-diesel hybrid systems across various islands. These initiatives aim to protect the environment, increase renewable energy usage, and reduce expenditure on fuel.

The "Green Nursery" project, initiated by Housing Development Corporation (HDC) to enhance the greenery of Hulhumalé, was officially inaugurated on 1 January 2026. The main objective of this project is to plant a large number of trees in Hulhumalé and create an environmentally friendly and pleasant environment. Through this nursery, the opportunity to obtain various types of plants needed for different areas of Hulhumalé will be facilitated. This is an important effort to sustainably green the island.

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On January 1st of this year, a project to establish solar-diesel hybrid systems in various islands of Maldives was officially launched, marking an important step towards producing environment-friendly energy. Under this project, a large portion of the electricity used in the islands will be produced from sunlight, with the aim of reducing spending on oil. It is believed that these systems will continuously provide electricity services to the islands and will greatly advance the sustainable development of Maldives. Reducing reliance on oil and transitioning to clean energy is one of the most important tasks the government prioritizes with the start of this new year.

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Environment on other days

31 December 2025

A white alert has been issued for the south of Maldives today due to heavy rain and strong winds. The severe weather has caused significant damage in Addu City, including roofs blowing off houses. Additionally, concerns were raised today regarding the environmental impact of large-scale land reclamation projects currently underway in Kaafu Atoll.

30 December 2025

Haze is affecting visibility across parts of the Maldives, while a white alert has been issued for heavy rain in Fuvahmulah and Addu City. Additionally, concerns have surfaced regarding the leasing of a Hulhumale’ nursery plot to a foreign company, alongside allegations of environmental issues and financial irregularities surrounding the Ras Malé project.

29 December 2025

On December 29, 2025, STELCO conducted significant work to expand its services and strengthen utility infrastructure. These development projects aim to enhance service quality and ensure the sustainable delivery of essential basic services to the public.

28 December 2025

Land reclamation for Hulhumalé Phase 3 is progressing rapidly, with the Rasmalé project targeted for completion by April 2026. Efforts are underway to acquire electric vehicles for the five-million tree planting program and to implement eco-friendly pest control methods. Meanwhile, weather alerts have been issued across various regions of the Maldives due to deteriorating conditions.

27 December 2025

The Maldives Meteorological Service has issued a white alert for southern atolls due to expected bad weather. Forecasters predict heavy rain and thunderstorms, prompting authorities to advise seafarers and the public to exercise caution.

26 December 2025

Manta Air has been fined MVR 20,000 for constructing an illegal seaplane platform in Ifuru. Meanwhile, a protest was held near a dredger today over the environmental impact of the Rasmalé reclamation project. The MET Office has issued a white alert for heavy rain in southern atolls, and work is underway to establish solar-diesel-battery hybrid energy systems across various islands.

25 December 2025

Construction is progressing rapidly with 30% of the Ras Malé project and Naifaru land reclamation complete, while work on installing hybrid energy systems across various islands began today. Additionally, weather warnings have been issued as heavy rain is forecasted across the Maldives.