Maldives signs MoU to boost EV maintenance and repair capacity

In order to enhance the technical capacity for maintaining and repairing electric vehicles and charging stations in the Maldives, an MoU was signed today between two ministries of the government. The agreement was signed between the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy and the Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade. During the ceremony held in Malé today, officials from both ministries participated, and the relevant authorities from both ministries signed the MoU. The Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy stated that this agreement is a significant advancement in the ongoing efforts to establish an eco-friendly and sustainable transport system in the Maldives. Under the MoU, technical staff working in relevant sectors in the country will have the opportunity to receive specialized training related to the maintenance and repair of electric vehicles and charging stations. The main objective is to build local technical expertise required to maintain electric buses and other vehicles provided under the 'Integrated, Sustainable and Low Emissions Transport in the Maldives' (ISLET) project, implemented with the support of GEF. The government says this is a very important step in ongoing efforts to protect the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector. The two ministries stated that national capacity needed to promote eco-friendly transport systems in the future will be strengthened through this work, paving the way for the long-term sustainable use of eco-friendly transport resources in the Maldives.