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Environmental Protection Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

organization

Tracked since 2023-10-24

Founded 1970

EPA
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Events
2025-08-12
Last Mention

U.S. federal government agency

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Maldives is the government body responsible for environmental regulation and protection. It has been involved in fining entities for reef damage, managing coastal development bans, and undergoing restructuring that critics argue weakens its independence.

Role environmental regulator
Affiliation Government of Maldives (formerly independent, now under Environment Ministry)
Location Maldives