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Strengthening the Maldives’ Pathway to Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Financing

Representatives from the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy and UNDP Maldives sign Letters of Agreement to advance biodiversity planning, reporting and financing in the Maldives, with support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

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When Information is a Right, Not a Favor. Inside the Maldives' first National RTI Symposium

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) supported by UNDP Maldives convened the first ever National RTI Symposium bringing together close to 120 participants in the room on Day 1, 89 on Day 2.

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Exploring Innovative Insurance Solutions to Protect Coral Reefs in the Maldives

Building on the 2025 assessment of Parametric Coral Reef Insurance, the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) and UNDP Maldives, with support from BIOFIN and technical advice from AXA Climate, are exploring insurance policy...

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ICO launches five-year Strategic Action Plan to strengthen transparency and access to information in the Maldives

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) today launched its Strategic Action Plan 2026–2031, setting out a five-year roadmap to strengthen the institution and advance transparency, accountability and access to public information across the Maldives.

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10th Monsoon Forum Advances Early Warning and Preparedness

On 17 August, the 10th Monsoon Forum brought together forecasters, technical experts and key institutions to strengthen the use of weather and climate information for better planning, preparedness and early action in the Maldives.

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UNDP Maldives and Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy Discuss Shared Priorities

UNDP Maldives held a productive discussion with the Minister of Environment on advancing shared priorities for a more resilient and sustainable Maldives.

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Empowering young people to participate in democratic decision-making

The sixth Practice Parliament for Youth strengthened the knowledge, skills and confidence of 30 young Maldivians to engage more meaningfully in democratic and policymaking processes.

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UNDP, Kandima Maldives and KULA launch pioneering Art for Biodiversity initiative to finance conservation through creativity

A new partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Maldives, Kandima Maldives and the KULA Art Initiative is demonstrating how art, tourism and innovation can come together to protect nature while supporting local livelihoods.

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UNDP and Maldives Meteorological Service Mark Handover of Electric Vehicles under Thayyaaru Project

UNDP and Maldives Meteorological Service Mark Handover of Electric Vehicles under Thayyaaru Project

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What We Do

UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress.

UNDP is working for a Maldives that is empowered and more resilient to create and sustain growth that will improve people’s lives: so that the Maldives is an inclusive, resilient, healthy, caring and tolerant and skilled society where everyone enjoys equitable, sustainable development gains.

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Country Programme Document 2022-2026

The Country Programme Document for Maldives (2022–2026) aims to help the Government of Maldives achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Our impact

190 women and 94 youth, including 32 Persons with Disabilities

participated in the Practice Parliament programme since 2021

equipping individuals involved or interested in policy making and politics with the skills and knowledge necessary to contest elected positions

For the first time in the Maldives

unassisted voting

for people who are blind and with visual impairments was successfully pioneered in the Presidential Election

First SIDS country

to develop and formally endorse a financing strategy using an INFF approach

inclusive of a Gender Strategy

19,871 people

across 29 islands

provided with safe and secure freshwater, in response to climate change-induced water shortages

2698

island residents

including 1206 women, will get running water in their homes from Integrated Water Resource Management systems handed over and operationalised in 2 islands

Gender Equality

Silver Level Gender Equality Seal Certification

UNDP Maldives Attains Silver Level Gender Equality Seal Certification - a significant leap in our commitment to gender equality in and across all our work

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