As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), the Republic of Maldives faces many inherent structural challenges related to its geography and vulnerable ecological profile. The Maldives, located in the Indian...
Coral reef management has evolved from a focus on assessing the state of ecosystems to greater consideration of their resilience. Resilience-based management is more responsive to the threats facing coral...
This study aims to better understand the implications of climate change on Maldives’ fisheries and coastal communities. Maldives’ marine and coastal ecosystems are vital to the country’s economy and the...
Sea level rise is a key threat for Maldives given its low-lying elevation, high levels of economic activity along the shoreline, and societal dependency on coastal ecosystems. Between 1993 and 2015, sea...
This Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) estimates that SLR impacts would cause an almost 11 percentage point reduction of GDP by 2050 under a high-emission scenario—this impact, however, can...
The Maldives Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) analyses climate change and development challenges and opportunities in the country in an integrated manner. The report focuses on the Maldives...