The United Nations Development Program Goodwill Ambassador for Global Goals, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, arrived in Maldives on 1st October 2017 to help kick off the country’s climate action journey.
UNDP in partnership with Ooredoo launched Miyaheli Social Innovation Camp 2017 from 28th – 30th September 2017 at Soneva Fushi Resort.
Shoko Noda writes about her gender journey at UNDP.
Here's how United Nations Development Programme - UNDP , national partners and DJI are helping the #Maldives prepare for emergency response!
Launched on 16th August 2017 to empower young people to explore & form narratives on issues faced in society through the medium of film.
UNDP Signs Water Project Supported by the Green Climate Fund with the Government of Maldives
The project will deliver safe and secure freshwater to 105,000 people across 49 Maldivian islands in the face of climate change risks.
This marks the launch of the very first GCF-funded project supported by UNDP in the world.
Deutsche Post DHL Group and Partner, UNDP, host their internationally recognized Get Airports Ready for Disaster (GARD) Programme
During the workshop, the participants and trainers assessed and evaluated the current level of preparedness at the airports, conducted training exercises, and developed specific recommendations and an action plan to ensure that the airports in the Maldives are prepared for future disasters.
Affordable and Clean Energy for Schools in Laamu Atoll
Solar panels installed in 11 schools of Laamu Atoll. These solar panels will help the schools to use less energy, and save almost 30% of electricity costs.
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About Maldives
436,330
Population
2%
Poverty rate
$13,300
GNI per capita
0.706
Human Dev. Index