Maalhos hosts expo on reducing plastic waste
Soneva Namoona, in partnership with the Baa Maalhos Council, held “Israafu Madhu Misraabu – Fen Edition,” a water filter expo aimed at creating awareness about the environmental and health benefits of installing a water filter, and to familiarise the community with water filteration solutions available in the Maldivian market.The expo was held on B. Maalhos […]
Fairmont Maldives scales up sustainability efforts with Global Green Journeys
Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi, a private island resort in the serene Shaviyani Atoll, stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of luxury and sustainability. With its unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and responsibility, the resort has scaled up its sustainability efforts with a new partnership with Global Green Journeys. Global Green Journeys is […]
Banyan Tree Marine Lab serves as ‘home of conservation’ in Maldives for 19 years
The inauguration of the Banyan Tree Marine Lab in 2004 marked a significant milestone as the first resort-based establishment in the Maldives dedicated to safeguard the natural environment and marine ecosystem. Operating under the guiding philosophy of conservation, restoration, education, and research while catering to both Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Dhawa Ihuru, formerly known as […]
Sheraton Maldives embraces technological innovations to champion sustainability
In its ongoing quest to play an active role in protecting the environment, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is investing in pioneering technology to drastically reduce food waste within the resort’s seven food and beverage outlets. The shocking fact that, according to Earth.Org, around one-third of all food worldwide is wasted, while at […]
Cinnamon Hotels’ Maldives resorts achieve Travelife Gold Certification
Recognising the importance of sustainable tourism in preserving the beauty of destinations for future generations, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Maldives has made it their mission to minimise environmental impacts across energy, water, waste, wastewater, hazardous substances, and biodiversity. All Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts in Malidives: Cinnamon Vellifushi Maldives, Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, Cinnamon Hakuraa Hurra Maldives, […]
Maldives named world’s most sustainable country
New research has revealed the countries leading the race to net zero, with the Maldives among the countries leading the transition. The study, conducted by experts at DriveElectric, analysed the annual emissions, GDP and net zero targets to determine the countries that will reach net zero first, as well as the world’s worst offenders. By 2030, […]
Hideaway Beach Resort joins Parley Maldives for the Ocean campaign
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is proud to partner with Parley Maldives for the Ocean, a leading environmental organisation, this June. Initiated by Parley Maldives, along with the support of Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) and Maldives government, this collaboration aims to drive sustainable change and promote the conservation of marine ecosystems in the […]
EPA should encourage, not fine coral propagation programmes
The Environment Protection Agency of Maldives (EPA) recently fined some resorts for running coral propagation programmes without conducting an Environment Impact Assessment Report (EIA). This decision has been met with criticism from some conservationists, who argue that the EPA should be encouraging these programmes, not penalising them. Coral propagation programmes are a valuable tool for […]
Sustainable technologies: where science can help
Whether you regard science as a force for good or the means to our destruction, one thing is clear: the world as we know it depends on science for its workings. While the problems of modernity, such as carbon emissions, waste and pollution need to be addressed, the modern consumer, though eco-and-community-conscious, will not want […]
Six Senses Laamu shortlisted for the 2017 Ocean Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Six Senses Laamu is surrounded by the infinite blue waters of the Indian Ocean and every day the resort is committed to making the operation more sustainable while simultaneously raising awareness, to guests and hosts alike, about the importance of marine conservation. The underwater world and the reefs surrounding Six Senses Laamu has had a […]
Tourism committed to fight climate change – COP 22
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The role of tourism in implementing the Paris Agreement was on the table on the occasion of the 22ndSession of the UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP22). The International Symposium of the Sustainable Tourism Programme of the United Nations 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP), held during COP 22, discussed how […]
Experts meet to discuss measuring sustainable tourism
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The first meeting of the Working Group of Experts on Measuring Sustainable Tourism (MST) agreed that developing a statistical framework for sustainable tourism is a priority to support integrated policy responses at national and destination level, and urged UNWTO to lead this effort. The Group agreed that the core rationale for developing a statistical […]
