The contract was formally signed by WAMCO’s Managing Director, Mujtaba Jalil, and the Minister of Environment and Tourism, Dr. Thoriq Ibrahim.
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In a significant move toward improving waste management and environmental sustainability, the Government of the Maldives has signed a contract with Waste Management Corporation Limited (WAMCO) to develop safe waste disposal and management centres on 32 islands across the country. This initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to enhance waste management infrastructure, reduce environmental pollution, and promote sustainable practices in waste disposal.
The contract was formally signed by WAMCO’s Managing Director, Mujtaba Jalil, and the Minister of Environment and Tourism, Dr. Thoriq Ibrahim. The initiative aligns with the Maldives’ Waste Management Policy, which emphasizes waste segregation, recycling, and responsible disposal to mitigate the environmental impact of increasing waste generation, particularly from tourism and urbanization.
Over the past few years, the Maldives has implemented several measures to improve waste management, including introducing island-level waste segregation programs and investing in modern waste processing technologies. The development of these 32 waste management centres is expected to significantly enhance the country’s capacity to handle solid waste efficiently while reducing open dumping and marine pollution.
The government aims to complete the establishment of these centres by the end of 2025. This project is part of a larger nationwide effort to improve waste management infrastructure and ensure that all inhabited islands have access to safe and environmentally responsible waste disposal solutions.
