Over 2.4 Million Trees Planted Under Maldives' Five Million Tree Initiative

The Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy has announced that more than 2.4 million trees have been planted across the Maldives as part of the government's five million tree planting project. According to the ministry, a total of 2,463,339 trees have been planted so far. The initiative, launched by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on June 5, 2024, aims to green the entire country within the government's five-year term. Resorts have contributed the most, planting over 1.2 million trees. Island and city councils have planted more than 566,000 trees, while government companies have planted over 414,000. Schools have planted over 189,000 trees, private parties and associations over 42,000, ministries and state institutions over 25,000, and guesthouses 595 trees. Rosewood Resort in Malé Atoll has set a target of planting 1.5 million trees and has already planted over 881,000. Among government companies, Housing Development Corporation (HDC) and Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) have each targeted one million trees, with HDC having planted over 210,000 so far. The ministry also noted that over 6.3 million trees are planned for planting in the future by various entities and institutions, and nurseries have been established across different islands to support the effort.