Minister gets greater EIA authority amid rumours of EPA abolition

The amendments to the EIA rules give the minister and the government a role in expediting assessments for projects identified as special priorities.

12 August 2025

Maldives sets new criteria for sand mining from protected areas

According to the amendment, such work should be carried out only if certain conditions are met after completing the required permits.

9 April 2024

Most fines for vessel reef damage remain unpaid, EPA says

Naeem added that restoration efforts are currently underway in one of the affected reef areas using the funds from these fines

16 April 2025

Concern over resort development in protected Keylakunu

The island, which also has a huge 10-hectare creek, is known for its natural flora and fauna.

9 January 2024

‘No action against businesses avoiding environmental fines’

The committee found that cases against shipowners and their agents were being filed together, leading to complications in court.

26 February 2025

Yacht owner fined MVR 4.8M for reef damage in Alif Dhaalu Atoll

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stated that the incident occurred on 28 April.

7 August 2025

More than 100 pilot whales stranded in Western Australia

Based on previous strandings, "these events usually result in the beached animals having to be euthanised as the most humane outcome," the spokesperson said.

26 April 2024

Soneva Fushi fined MVR 448,375 for entry into protected area

The EPA has instructed Soneva Fushi to pay the fine through Bandeyri Pay within 30 days from 23 April 2025.

27 April 2025