EPA has started issuing Hanifaru Access Tokens
According to the Hanifaru Protection and Preservation Regulation (No.23-R/2012), we have started issuing Hanifaru Tokens to resorts, safari boats and tour operators sending tourists to Hanifaru Marine Protected Area.
Cabinet approves the Implementation Plan to declare Maldives as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
The Implementation Plan to declare Maldives as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve has been approved by the Cabinet today. This Plan was compiled in response to President of Maldives Dr. Mohamed Waheed’s announcement to declare the whole of the Republic as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve by the end of 2017, at the 1st Plenary meeting of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, RIO+20 meeting held in Rio De Jenairo, Brazil on 20th June 2012.
First meeting of Baa Atoll Conservation Board Meeting undertaken
The first meeting of the Baa Atoll Conservation Fund Board was held on 7 November 2012. The main purpose of this Board meeting was to update members about the current status of Baa Atoll Conservation Fund (BACF) and of the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
The following agenda items were discussed at this meeting:
1. Update members on the BACF, Biosphere Reserve and AEC Project
2. Overview of BACF governance and institutional arrangements
3. Confirmation of members of the Board and Chairman.
4. TOR and Rules of Procedure of the Board
5. Appointment of Managing Director for BACF and other staff
6. Revenue Streams-status, projects and plans
7. Expenditure Projections and Decisions
8. General Discussion on BACF work plan priorities
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- First National Stakeholder Conference on Declaring Maldives as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
- First visitors enters Hanifaru Marine Protected Area with Hanifaru Token
- Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve officially launched
- Hanifaru Protection and Preservation Regulation (2012/R-23) go into effect from 26th April 2012
- Hanifaru Island Cleanup Undertaken
