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Maldives to Double Biosphere Reserves, Introduce Nature Parks in Every Atoll

President Mohamed Muizzu announced at the World Governments Summit in Dubai that the Maldives will add three more biosphere reserves and establish at least one nature park in each atoll, alongside plans to plant five million trees and source 33 percent of energy from renewables within five years. He highlighted the country's environmental vulnerability and its 20-year development plan.

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  1. Tue 13 Feb
    President Mohamed Muizzu announced plans to add three more biosphere reserves and establish at least one nature park in each atoll while sp… Dubai on Tuesday only Maldives Republic The administration will establish at least one nature park in each atoll and add three more biosphere reserves as part of its efforts to safeguard the Maldives ecosystem, President Mohamed Muizzu announced on Tuesday while speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai.

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  • We have 91 protected areas and three UNESCO [United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization designated] biosphere reserves. We plan to establish three more biosphere reserves and a nature park in each atoll.

    President Muizzu Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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  • 91 areas protected areas Maldives Republic We have 91 protected areas and three UNESCO [United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization designated] biosphere reserves.

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  • 33 percent energy generation from renewable sources Maldives Republic with the target of achieving 33 percent of the country's energy generation from renewable sources within the next five years.

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  • 20-year development plan duration Maldives Republic the country's commitment to prioritise climate resilience in implementing its comprehensive 20-year development plan.

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