Implementing projects in the environmental domain:
Initiate data base and inventory of sea turtle populations in Gaafu Alif atoll
Low-cost solution to protecting shore-lines against erosion
Climate change related projects contribute to national carbon neutral policy
Reduce dependency on fossil fuels
Training of trainers (hydroponics, home gardening, solar energy, mangrove restoration, turtle conservation, climate change) for wider impact and outreach
Communication and awareness raising for a more informed and conscious population
SGP modality suited for the geographically dispersed archipelago and under the recent decentralised, local governance structure
Awards
2015 - Zayed Future Energy Prize
SGP grantee partner Volunteers for social harmony and improvement (VESHI) is the recepient of this Award.
Volunteers for social harmony and improvement (VESHI) has implemented the GEF SGP funded project MDV/SGP/OP5/Y1/CORE/MF/12/05 .
