Hello from the Maldives!
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EU-UNDP PARTNERSHIP IN MALDIVES
European Union and UNDP sign Partnership Agreement towards enhancing Access to Justice, Accountability, and Transparency in the Maldives.
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FUELING THE ISLES! DRIVING CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION ACROSS MULTIPLE SECTORS IN THE MALDIVES
Initiatives supported under UNDP’s Climate Promise, generously funded by the People and Government of Japan, as well as those supported by Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare, Ministry of Health, AgroNational Corporation and Maldives Police Service. More...
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND COLLECTIVE ACTION: towards Sustainable Agricultural Practices, Climate Resilience and Increased Opportunities for People and Nature
With the support of the Government and People of Japan, this initiative is led by Agro National Corporation (AgroNAT). More...
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COASTAL CONSERVATION LED BY COMMUNITIES
NGO ICONS Association Launches "Nature Line" Project for Coastal Conservation, supported by Australia.
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STRONG STRIDES FOR WOMEN IN PUBLIC LIFE
Practice Parliament for Women: Led by the People’s Majlis (Parliament of the Maldives), together with Ministry of Social and Family Development, with the generous support of Australia. A Parliamentary Education Workshop was also conducted for contesting women candidates for the Parliamentary Elections. More...
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SUPPORTING WOMEN'S MEANINGFUL POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
Supported by UK Aid from the British People, together with Australia and UNDP Maldives updates on the ‘Kiyeveni’ portal developed for Local Government Authority (LGA) of Maldives to support growth of women for meaningful political participation.
DIGITAL STEWARDS GATHERING
A digital stewardship journey for the Asia Pacific beginning from Maldives, supported by Islamic Development Bank (IsDB).
Gender Action Plan for the 'Implementing Sustainable Low And Non-chemical Development in SIDS (ISLANDS)' project: With Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). More...
LEADING THE CHARGE IN SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT WITH EV ADOPTION
UNDP Maldives and The Coca-Cola Foundation collaborate to support the Waste Management Corporation of Maldives (WAMCO) enhance recycling and waste management. More...
ESG FRAMEWORK
Maldives Progresses on First Sustainability Reporting Framework for Private Sector: In partnership with the Capital Market Development Authority (CMDA) with support of advisory firm PlusValue. More...
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FULL STEAM AHEAD TOWARDS MEETING SUSTAINABLE ENERGY OBJECTIVES FOR THE MALDIVES
UNDP-supported Energy Mission in the Maldives. With Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy, Maldives
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TAX FOR SDGs
With Ministry of Finance Maldives, Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA Maldives). More...
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PRESERVING REEF ECOSYSTEMS, FOSTERING SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIES AND ENGAGING COMMUNITIES IN CONSERVATION EFFORTS
Introductory visit to the South of Maldives as part of the Maldives RREEF Project. With the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy, supported by the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR)
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STRENGTHENING REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS FOR CLIMATE TRANSITIONS
UNDP’s Climate Finance Network provides a platform for policy makers, financial institutions, experts and private sector to share their insights and experiences, and collectively strategize on the pathways to accelerate the climate transition in a manner that ensures inclusivity and resilience. UNDP Maldives participated with Capital Market Development Authority (CMDA) and Dhiraagu. More...
SAFE, RELIABLE WATER FOR THE ISLANDS
Maldives is restoring water security on its most at-risk outer islands, securing year-round, safe, reliable and uninterrupted water supply for around 105,000 people -one third of the national population led by Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy with Green Climate Fund (GCF) support. More...
MALDIVES SCORES BIG AT THE UNDP DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AWARDS 2023!
We've clinched Best Story, with wins in Best Social Media Campaign & Best Short Video categories, underscoring our team's commitment to the Maldives. Massive thanks to invaluable partner support. More...
UNDP MALDIVES IS GENDER SEAL - SILVER CERTIFIED
A proud day for UNDP Maldives as UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Director of the Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, Kanni Wignaraja accepts on our behalf our SILVER Gender Seal.
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OPINION EDITORIALS
NEW OP-ED! Australia and UNDP are working together to catalyze the potential of Maldivian communities to make their solutions a reality writes David Jessup, High Commissioner of Australia to the Maldives and Enrico Gaveglia, UNDP Resident Representative in the Maldives. Read...
PUBLICATIONS
CLIMATE INDUCED MIGRATION IN MALDIVES: PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. A publication supported by UK Aid from the British People
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The study on Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in the Asia-Pacific
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HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2023-24: Breaking the gridlock: Reimagining cooperation in a polarized world
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Photo credits: Art for Hello Maldives section courtesy: Shimha Shakeeb/ Art by Shimha | Ashwa Faheem/UNDP Maldives | People's Majlis | WAMCO | Ismail Mohamed/UNDP Maldives | Umar Mavy Ali/ UNDP Maldives | Videos: SlowTape Productions | Ashwa Faheem