Poverty and inequality in Maldives 2022
In the past two decades, Maldives has achieved remarkable economic progress and reductions in poverty. However, the country faces high exposure to global risks including an . existential threat of rising
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To Keep Maldives Away From U.N. Climate Talks
The Maldives on Wednesday said a budget crisis will keep its president from attending landmark U.N. climate talks, the results of which could have a huge effect on the future of the low-lying archipelago.
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President Nasheed introduces bio-fuels in Maradhoo-Feydhoo
President Mohamed Nasheed introduced bio-fuels to the people of Maradho-Feydhoo during his visit to the island on Wednesday. Speaking at a function held at the social centre, President Nasheed said that bio-fuels use less energy and was overall a more efficient energy source. He also thanked the Malaysian company for introducing the new technology in the Maldives.
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Maldives detects first case of swine flu
An Indonesian women working in Coco Palm Resort in Baa Atoll has tested positive to swine flue. The tourist, an Indonesian woman was initially treated at Baa Thulhadhoo Health Center, after reporting sick and was later evacuated to Male
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Maldives President demands action on climate change
Global warming should be seen not as an environmental crisis but as a human rights issue that risks the lives, livelihoods and homes of millions of people, the President of one of the countries that is most vulnerable to climate change said.
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Climate Change: World's Top Security Challenge - President
President Nasheed called on Commonwealth countries to unite to tackle greenhouse gas emissions, warning that climate change is the "greatest security and human rights challenge of the 21st Century."
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Maldives debates on climate injustice at UN
UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday debated, in a full-session, on the impacts of climate change on full enjoyment of human rights, especially in vulnerable countries.
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Governor Schwarzenegger hails Maldives plan to go carbon neutral
Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger, star of the Hollywood block buster movie Terminator, has commended the Maldives
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Biodegradable bags from next year onwards
Ministry of Housing Transport and Environment has revealed that bags produced in Maldives must be biodegradable, effective from next year.
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Climate refugees
Climate change, by displacing settled populations, is creating a new kind of refugee. (Editorial)
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Number of smokers on the rise Customs Statistics
Number of people who are smoking is on the increase in Maldives, according to Maldives Customs statistics.