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What is the Maldives Water Security Project?

The project represents a turning point in water security in the Maldives, marking a transition from reactive emergency measures to long-term proactive solutions to tackle their water crisis. The Maldives government recognises the immense scale of its unique challenges and is focused on rapid climate action.

How many integrated water resources management systems are there in Maldives?

Four Intergrated Water Resource Management systems (desalination as well as rainwater harvesting) are also now operational. Integrated Water Resources Management systems have now been handed over to Raa Maduvvari and Baa Dharavandhoo, Maldives. Photo: UNDP/Ashwa Faheem

What is the largest infrastructure project in Maldives?

The largest infrastructure project in Maldives will involve the construction of a 6.74 km long bridge and causeway link connecting Male to Villingli, Gulhaifalhu and Thilafushi. In a boost to ties, India and Maldives signed a contract on the mega Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP), the largest infrastructure project in the country.

Will the Maldives be submerged by 2050?

At current global warming rates, 80 per cent of the Maldives could be submerged by 2050 due to sea level rise. Photo: UNDP/Jin Ni To tackle this issue, the Government of the Maldives launched a USD 28.2 million project in 2017 with the support of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

How many islands are in Maldives?

In addition to the 8 islands inaugurated today, the project is nearing completion of establishing rainwater harvesting and storage systems in another 17 islands. Four islands in the north of Maldives will also have full Integrated Water Resource Management systems with piped water to households, which are also close to completion.

Why is the Maldives Water Crisis a turning point?

Ultimately, each and every citizen will have clean water on tap when they need it. The project represents a turning point in water security in the Maldives, marking a transition from reactive emergency measures to long-term proactive solutions to tackle their water crisis.