MINISTER’S
NOTE
To all our readers, a very happy new year!
Last year has been an incredibly successful year for the Ministry of Environment and Energy. Over the course of 2016, we have completed and ini ated numerous projects related the water and sanita on, energy, climate change and environment sector. We are also constantly working towards strengthening our legisla ve framework related to the environment sectors and the science policy interface through research and data management. All efforts at the Ministry are geared towards contribu ng to the sustainable development agenda of the country.
I take the opportunity to thank all our stakeholder and partners for the support and assistance provided throughout our work in 2016. We are commi ed to con nue and enhance our efforts in 2017.
THORIQ IBRAHIM
1 January January 16 20
Solar Powered Electric bicycles Workshops/Trainings sponsored by the German Waste Management Government handed over to Lh. Naifaru EPA
January January 25 27
Workshops/Trainnings WAMCO inaugurated Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
2 February February 02 07
Landing Craft “Saafu 1” Contract Signed brought to Maldives to Design and build, Water facilitate R. Vandhoo waste Supply System management project A.Dh. Dhangethi, R. Meedhoo
February February 08 08
Completion of Coastal Sewerage Facility inaugrated Protection project N. Hulhudhoo N. Hulhudhoo
3 February February 11 15
Inaugura on of water supply Contract Signed system Design and build Water Supply System G.Dh. Gadhdhoo
Th. Thimarafushi
February February 15 18
Inaugura on of sewerage Second Stakeholder system Consulta on Workshop on Third Na onal Report on G.Dh. Gadhdhoo Implementa on of Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
4 February February 22 22
Workshop/Training Sewerage facility inaugurated LED Light installa on A.A. Ukulhas
February February 23 24
Stakeholder Consulta on Water Supply facility mee ng on Waste Management inaugurated
A.A. Thoddoo
5 February February 29 29
Contract Signed Contract Signed Design and build of Water Sanitation Facility Supply System H.A. Dhidhdhoo H.A. Dhidhdhoo
March 02
“Fahi Ali” Phase 2 inaugurated March 03
Contract Signed Design and build of Water Supply System
L. Fonadhoo
6 March March 13 14
Awareness Programe Scholarships awarded to 16 To mark the World students of Maldives Na onal Meteorological Day University
Hiriyaa School Students
March March 15 16
MOU with Girl Guides Sewerage system inaugurated Association and Scout Association, to raise awarness A.A. Ukulhas on Climate Change and Energy Efciency
7 March March 16 21
Water Supply Facility Energy Sector Policy and inaugurated Strategy Stakeholder Consulta on Workshop A.Dh. Maamigili
March March 21 27
The 2016-2017 UN Joint Work Publica ons Plans on Environment and Fi h Na onal Report on Climate Change Biological Diversity
8 April April 04 11
Parliament approved the Waste Collec on Survey report, ra fica on of Paris Agreement launched on Climate Change
April April 13 17
29kWp Solar PV hybrid System Contract Signed established Procurement of 8MW Generator for Male' city V. Rakeedhoo
9 April April 19 21
Applied Energy Symposium and Regional Waste Management Forum, REM2016: Renewable Seminar Energy Integra on with Mini/Microgrid N. Holhudhoo
April May 22 05
Minister signs the Paris Contract Signed Agreement on Climate Change Water and Sewerage facility
Gn. Fuvahmulah
10 May May 05 08
Solar power system Contract Signed inaugurated Waste Management facility
H.A. Dhidhdhoo H.A., H.Dh., Sh.
May May 09 11
Sewerage facility inaugurated Contract Signed Sewerage facility L. Gan G.Dh. Gahdhoo
Sewerage and Water Supply facility
B. Thulhaadhoo, R. Hulhudhuffaaru, N. Velidhoo, G.A. Kolamaafushi
11 May May 12 17
Contracts signed Contract Signed Manage Waste Management Coastal Protection Centre
H.A. Dhidhdhoo, N. Velidhoo Gn. Fuvahmulah, Addu
May May 23 23
Sewerage system inaugurated Coastal Protection works commenced H.A. Hoarafushi H.A. Hoarafushi
12 May May 26 26
Contracts signed Contract Signed Supply delivery and Building waste incinerator installation of Generator for Waste Management Centre M. Mulee
A.A. Thoddoo
May May 26 31
Contracts signed Installation of 2.5 MW Solar Upgrade the waste PV system management centre Ga. Villingili, Th. Buruni, Lh. B. Dharavandhoo Kurendhoo, B. Goidhoo
13 May June 31 01
Minister Thoriq Ibrahim, gave Workshops/Trainings his statement, in the high level segment, at UNEA-2 Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)
June June 02 03
Workshops/Trainings Festival to Mark the World Environment Day Fifth National Monsoon Forum Rasfannu, Male’
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June June 05 19
Publications Resort forum on the Regional Waste Management system National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
June June 20 27
MOU signed between Contract Signed Maldives National University and Ministry of Environment Consultancy services for and Energy to initiate the interconnection of grid introduction of Green Building between Male' and Concepts in MNU's Teaching Hulhumale' programs
16 July July 04 10
Contract Signed Minister of State Mr. Abdullahi Construction of Visitor's Majeed addressed “WHO Centre at Eco-tourism Facility Second Global Conference on Health and Climate Eydhigali Protected Area, Change” regarding climate S. Hithadhoo change
July July 10 10
Contract Signed Contract Signed Construction of a locally build construction of a new Island incinerator Waste Management Centre
Dh. Kudahuvadhoo R. Inguraidhoo
17 July July 10 14
Contract Signed Contract Signed Supply and delivery of Coastal Protection dustbins and composting equipment G.Dh. Gahdhoo
S.Hithadhoo, S.Hulhumeedhoo Gn.Fuvahmulah
July July 18 19
“Climate change is the Home » Events » “Saafu greatest challenge for Raajje National Small Island Developing Symposium” held from States (SIDS) to achieve 17-19 July sustainable development”
Minister Thoriq Ibrahim. First High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, following the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
18 July August 22 02
Workshops/Trainnings Management and Operation of R. Vandhoo Regional Waste 3 day course on Managed Management Centre handed Aquifer Recharge over to (WAMCO)
August August 03 03
Contract Signed Training on Energy Statistics Design works for the for Maldives Organized by development of sewerage SAARC Energy Centre facilities
A.A. Feridhoo, N. Henbandhoo
19 August August 04 04
Contracts signed Contract Signed Development of Educational upgrade waste management Toolkit for Girl Guides and centre Scouts in the Maldives R. Meedhoo
August August 08 08
Contract Signed Contract Signed construction of waste upgrade waste management management centre centre GA. Maamendhoo B. Kudarikilu
20 August August 14 14
Contract Signed Contract Signed Establish waste Management Build incinerator Centre
L. Gan G.Dh. Nadella G.Dh. Hoadehdhoo G.Dh. Fiyoari G.A. Kondey R. Ungoofaaru R. Hulhudhuffaaru
August August 14 16
Contract Signed MOU upgrade waste management establish Survey and Design centre of provision of Water Supply Facilities B.Kendhoo Sh. Funadhoo A.A. Rasdhoo
21 August August 17 18
Stakeholder workshop on Workshops/Trainings District Cooling feasibility Training Workshop on CITES held for the staffs of Maldives Customs Services and Aviation Security Command
August August 21 21
Contract Signed Contract Signed Upgrade Waste Management import and delivery of Facility dustbins and waste N. Kendhikulhudhoo R. composting equipment to 5 Alifushi islands B. Fulhadhoo
22 August August 21 23
Contract Signed The Second International Establish waste management Shark and Ray Conservation centre Symposium
R. Fainu B. Goidhoo
August August 24 25
Workshops/Trainnings Ground breaking ceremony Refrigeration & Air- sewerage system Conditioning Good Practices and Flammable Refrigerants H.A. Ihavandhoo
23 August August 26 27
Ground breaking ceremony Ground breaking ceremony sewerage system sewerage system
H.A. Dhidhdhoo H.Dh. Nollhivaram
August August 29 30
Workshops/Trainnings Workshops/Trainnings Energy Efciency Joint Crediting Mechansm (JCM) Sh. Funadhoo School
24 September 01
Contract Signed Design and Construction of improvement to drainage and ground water system September G.Dh. Thinadhoo 08
Contract Signed Establishment of sewerage system
North and South of Addu City Hithadhoo.
25 October October 04 06
Silky Shark included in the Workshops/Trainnings Appendix II of CITES Energy Efciency K. Maafushi
October 15
Parties to the Montreal Protocol agree on the Kigali Amendment to phase down October HFCs 09 October Sewerage works inaugurated Gn. Fuvahmulah City 19
SACOSAN VII Inter Country Working Group Meeting
26 October October 24 25
Workshops/Trainnings Workshops/Trainnings Training of Trainers on HCFC Phase-out training held Communication and for the customs Integrated Water Resources Management
October October 27 31
Publications Contract Signed Maldives releases the Second To conduct Research on National Communication Consumer Behaviour and report on Climate Change Preferences Regarding Energy Efciency in Households
27 November November 07 09
Publications Needs assessment National Chemical Prole stakeholder Consultation Launched workshop to develop and incorporate “Green Building Concept” into Bachelor & Master of Architecture Program
November 08
Stakeholder meeting on Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation (GLAAS)
28 November November 10 14
Contract Signed 40 KW Solar PV system To conduct Technical Analysis handed over to STELCO and of Market to Develop Energy Ice Plant handed over to Efciency Labels and Dhiffushi Council Standards Program in the Maldives
November November 15 17
Workshops/Trainings Stakeholder Consultation on Training on Ozone Depleting the Revision of Environment Substances (ODS) was held Act for Customs Ofcers
29 November November 21 23
Sub-Regional Policy Dialogue National Dialogue on on Sustainable Consumption Sustainable Consumption and and Production Production
November November 24 29
Contract Signed Contract Signed Coastal Protection Construction of boundary wall for Waste Management S. Hulhudhoo K. Male’
30 December December 07 08
Community Consultation on Workshop on Energy Environment Bill Efciency for Building Design professionals has been conducted
December December 14 14
Contract signed for the Contract signed for the construction of Incinerator construction of Island Waste Shed in GA. Villingili Management Centre in G.Dh. Gadhdhoo
31 December December 20 22
Energy Policy and Island Environmental Awareness and Electricity data book launched Survey F. Atoll
Dec 22 - 26
December December 27 28
Contract signed for the Workshop on Energy Consultancy Services for Efciency for Facility Feasibility Study for an Managers held Integrated Solid Waste Management System for Zone III (including Greater Male') and Prepare Engineering Design of the Regional Waste Management Facility at Thilafushi
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