Maldives

Ocean Country Partnership Programme

Highly dependent on tourism and at risk from climate change OCPP’s work with Maldivian partners across this vast network of atoll islands is focused on building capacity across partners at national, regional and local levels to support effective marine management. A key focus has been on understanding how the environmental sector can ensure actions are inclusive to a  range of Maldivian stakeholders, especially women and girl and social marginalised groups .  

Below, you will find a collection of resources, including published papers and reports, showcasing the progress and outcomes of our work collaborating with the Maldives and in region.  

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SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD

MARINE POLLUTION

  1. Strengthening Marine Science and Sustainability: The Ocean Country Partnership Programme in Maldives
  2. Ocean Country Partnership Programme in Maldives - Pollution update and the Fifth Maldives Marine Science Symposium
  3. Circularity Assessment Protocol Maldives
  4. Maldives SHiFT Circularity Assessment - Key Findings and Opportunities

MARINE BIODIVERSITY

  1. Environmental Protection Agency and Ministry of Tourism and Environment (2025). Hanifaru Marine Protected Area, Maldives: Research and Monitoring Plan 2025 – 2030
  2. Environmental Protection Agency and Ministry of Tourism and Environment (2025). Maldives National Research and Monitoring Plan Guidance for Protected and Conserved Areas
  3. Report of Protected Area Management Effectiveness Evaluations for three sites in the Maldives (2023)
  4. Protected Area Management Effectiveness Evaluation results outreach leaflets (2023)
  5. Assessing the Management Effectiveness of three sites in the Maldives: Stakeholder Survey Results (2022)
  1. Maldives Protected Area Management Effectiveness Practical Training Workshop Report (2025)
  2. Workshop report: the use of new technology to support MPA surveillance, compliance and enforcement in the Maldives (2023)
  3. OCPP and IUCN Joint Workshop: MPA Management and IUCN Green List Feasibility Assessment Validation Workshop Report (2023)
  4. Maldives National Framework for Management of Protected and Conserved Areas (2024)
  5. Maldives National Management Plan Guidance for Protected and Conserved Areas (2024)
  6. MPA Management Plan Training Workshop Reports (2025)
  7. Review of Shark Diving Practices at Fuvahmulah, Maldives (2024)
  8. Management Options for Shark Diving in Fuvahmulah, Maldives Report (2025) - Includes Codes of Conduct development and shark guide certification scoping.
  9. Codes of Conduct for Shark Interactions in Fuvahmulah, Maldives (English)
  10. Codes of Conduct for Shark Interactions in Fuvahmulah, Maldives (Dhivehi)
  11. Status of Common Breeding and Migratory Birds in the Maldives (2025)
  12. Supporting Ecological and Economic Resilience in the Maldives’ Marine Ecosystems - Ocean Country Partnership Programme
  13. Farikede Area Conservation Action Plan 2026-2036
  14. Huraa Mangrove Area Conservation Action Plan 2026-2036
  15. Best Practice Guidance for Stakeholder Engagement for Maldives’ Marine Protected Areas 2025
  16. Advice on Establishing the Hanifaru Marine Protected Area Research and Monitoring Working Group
  17. Hanifaru Marine Protected Area Conservation Action Plan, Baa Atoll,
  18. Professionalising the Maldives Ranger Service: A roadmap for standardisation

GEDSI and SEAH

  1. GESI and SEAH Status Review for the Maldives (2025)
  2. GESI and SEAH Safeguards Assessment and Recommendations for OCPP Projects in Maldives (2025)
  3. Improving GESI in the Environmental and Developmental Sector: Stakeholder Workshop (2025)
  4. Handbook on Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) 2025
  5. Handbook on Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Prevention (SEAH) 2025
  1. Workshop to validate Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) & Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment (SEAH) Handbooks and deliver SEAH Training

OCPP SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAMME

Ocean Country Partnership Programme Scholarships Maldives | ACU

UK PARTNERS

Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)

Marine Management Organisation (MMO)

Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas)

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We extend our sincere gratitude to all stakeholders, partners, and contributors who have collaborated with us on the Ocean Country Partnership Programme. Your dedication and support are vital to our shared mission of protecting and sustainably managing our oceans. Together, we are making a difference.

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