Ministry of Tourism and Environment

What Ministry of Tourism and Environment does

The Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy is the government ministry of the Republic of Maldives responsible for climate change mitigation and adaptation, environmental protection, energy policy, water and sanitation services, and waste management. It was reorganized and renamed from the Ministry of Tourism and Environment in 2024 to reflect an expanded mandate covering energy and climate policy. The ministry is headquartered in Dharubaaruge, Ameenee Magu, Henveyru, Male', and operates through a departmental structure including Environmental Management and Conservation, Water and Sanitation, Energy, Climate Change, Corporate Management, Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, ICT, Legal, Monitoring and Evaluation, and International Cooperation. It serves the entire population of the Maldives, a low-elevation island nation highly vulnerable to climate change, and is led by Minister Ali Shareef and Permanent Secretary Ajwad Musthafa.

The ministry's operational technology consists of government policy and regulatory frameworks, environmental monitoring infrastructure, and a public-facing digital platform. It manages 93 protected areas, 110 MW of renewable energy capacity, 143 water systems, 152 sewerage systems, 28 waste management facilities, and 7 air quality monitoring stations with real-time AQI data published online. It tracks national GHG emissions (2,360 Gg CO2e in 2022). Key public-facing initiatives include the Hakathari Program (1–5 star energy efficiency labelling for appliances), the 5 Million Trees Project (ecosystem restoration), Magey Saafu Raajje (national waste resource management policy 2024–2028), the ASSURE renewable energy project across 20+ islands, the ARISE project, the Maldives Green Fund, and the Maldives Red List (IUCN-aligned species assessment). The ministry also operates the national protected areas registry and works with affiliated regulatory bodies including the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve Office, Maldives Meteorological Service, Utility Regulatory Authority, and Environmental Regulatory Authority.

The ministry is funded through public budgets and multilateral development partners, including the Green Climate Fund, JICA, ADB, IDA, AIIB, CTF, GEF, and UNDP, with roughly $320 million in secured project funding across BCRSI, POISED, ARISE, ECRFS, and POPs programs. It has no commercial revenue model and does not sell products or services at market prices; it functions as a state entity delivering public services and regulatory oversight. The ministry's distribution model is direct government service delivery to citizens and institutions within the Maldives, with international positioning through engagement with UN ESCAP and other multilateral forums.

Name

Ministry of Tourism and Environment

Legal name

Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy

Website

https://environment.gov.mv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy is the Republic of Maldives' sole government ministry responsible for climate change, environmental protection, energy policy, water and sanitation, and waste management services for the national population.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Environmental Services

NAICS

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Refuse Systems (4953), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation & Resilience Programs (BPAIAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Environmental Protection & Natural Resources Administration (BPAIABAL), Energy & Water Efficiency Programs (Corporate Resource Management) (EUAHAJAG)

Keywords

• Environmental policy regulation
• Climate change management
• Renewable energy programs
• Water sanitation services
• Waste management policy

Headquarters

HQ city

Male

HQ country

Maldives

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

The Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy is a government ministry of the Republic of Maldives responsible for formulating and implementing national policy on climate change, environmental protection, energy, water and sanitation, and waste management. It oversees 93 protected areas, 110 MW of renewable energy capacity, 143 water systems, 152 sewerage systems, 28 waste management facilities, and 7 air quality monitoring stations, while delivering flagship programs such as the Hakathari energy efficiency labelling programme, the 5 Million Trees Project, and the Magey Saafu Raajje national waste strategy.

Product overview

The Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy of the Republic of Maldives operates a unified government services platform offering environmental management programs including the Hakathari Program (energy efficiency labelling), 5 Million Trees Project, and Magey Saafu Raajje (national waste management strategy). The ministry provides public access to environmental monitoring data including protected areas (93 areas), renewable energy capacity (110 MW), water systems (143 systems), sewerage systems (152 systems), waste management facilities (28 facilities), and real-time air quality monitoring across 7 locations. The platform also offers publications, legislation, projects, tenders, and announcements related to climate change, environment, energy, water, sanitation, and waste management sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hakathari Program The Maldives' Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling Programme — appliance star ratings (1–5) helping consumers buy efficient products.
• 5 Million Trees Project Government initiative to safeguard Maldives' vital ecosystems and combat the impacts of climate change for the benefit of current and future generations.
• Magey Saafu Raajje National waste and resource management policy and strategy aiming to maintain a clean and healthy living environment for all, fostering a healthier nation.
• Protected Areas Network National network of 93 protected areas preserving the beauty of the Maldives' natural world.
• Maldives Green Fund National trust fund supporting environmental protection, conservation, and sustainable development in the Maldives, with finance sources, expenditure categories, and a steering committee.
• Maldives Red List IUCN-aligned national assessment of threatened species in the Maldives — published Red List of evaluated marine reptiles, corals, and species under evaluation.
• Accelerating Sustainable Systems Using Renewable Energy (ASSURE) Multi-island renewable energy programme delivering sustainable energy systems across more than 20 islands in the Maldives during 2024–2028.
• Accelerating Renewable Energy Integration and Sustainable Energy (ARISE) Renewable energy integration project backed by $107.4 million from IDA, CTF, and AIIB to accelerate sustainable energy deployment in the Maldives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 110 MW renewable energy capacity developed
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Nations Development Program (UNDP)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementing partner for the POPs project alongside GEF funding
• Fenaka Corporation LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtility partner collaborating on ECRFS Project EIA processes and infrastructure development
• Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization under the ministry for biosphere reserve management
• Maldives Meteorological ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization providing weather and climate monitoring data
• Utility Regulatory AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization for utility regulation
• Environmental Regulatory AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated organization for environmental regulation

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MoTmv
• Facebookfacebook.com/environment.gov.mv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/motmv

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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Investors

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M&A

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