The Green Smart Island Project

The Maldives is among the Small Island State, and this means that the vulnerability due to climate change and other environmental impacts is evident and is of utmost importance for the communities to act now and work together to build a better, environment for the future generations.

The ‘Green Smart Island’ project is developed to protect human health and the environment through integrated management of infrastructures and natural resources, including energy, transport and mobility, wastewater and sanitation, and promoting the use of innovative and socially inclusive governance and financing schemes.

Highest level of commitment from the government, community dedication and involvement and sustained implementation of actions have been proven effective in protecting the communities from the environmental exposures in a country.

Introduction of environment-friendly initiatives and changing people’s attitudes and perceptions through increased education and awareness, especially involving children and youth to ensure they are environmentally conscious and continue to contribute to a healthier environment is essential in creating an environment health conscious community.