For a cleaner,
greener Maldives
Community-led environmental action since 2019 — protecting our islands for generations to come.
What we stand for
Five pillars guiding every
program we run across the islands
The CLEAN name is our mission: a framework for a harmonious, sustainable Maldivian ecosystem.
Climate Action
Driving awareness and resilience against a changing climate.
Land Preservation
Reforesting islands — 10,000 trees pledged in five years.
Environmental Stewardship
Circular economy & the Maldives' first plastic recycling.
Air Quality
Protecting the atmosphere through cleaner practices.
Nature Conservation
Safeguarding reefs, oceans and biodiversity.
Who we are
An environmental movement, powered by community
Founded in 2019, CLEAN Maldives works hand in hand with islanders, schools, councils, resorts and global partners to conserve and protect the ecosystems that make the Maldives extraordinary — combining grassroots action with innovation and education.
Our programsOngoing, community-led initiatives
GoGreen
Our annual tree-planting drive — 1,000+ trees a year across the islands, with partners like Dhiraagu and HDC.
Plant-a-Tree
10,000 trees pledged over five years, in support of the national 5 Million Trees programme.
MEAP
The Maldives Environment Awareness Program, launched in partnership with Malé City Council.
Community engagementRecent activities
World Ocean Day 2025
Engaging families with fun, interactive activities at the Moodhu Fest.
Biodiversity Day 2025
A garden walk with students and Malé City Council at Rasrani Bageecha.
International E-Waste Day
Marked for the first time in the Maldives, in Laamu Atoll Gan.
Small islands, big change
Innovations & sustainabilityPioneering a circular Maldives
First Plastic Recycling Facility
A fully-funded pilot at Siyam World, turning plastic waste into value-added products.
Hodu Kothalhu
A locally introduced biodegradable paper bag replacing single-use plastic.
Climate Certificate for Women
17 women entrepreneurs trained in resilient, sustainable food systems.
NewsroomFrom the newsroom
GoGreen 2025 plants 1,000 trees in HA. Dhidhdhoo
Volunteers came together to green the island and distribute fruit plants.
Maldives' first plastic recycling pilot launches
A circular-economy solution debuts at Siyam World under the Plastic Innovation Challenge.
World Ocean Day at the Moodhu Fest
Fun, interactive marine-awareness activities for families in Hulhumalé.
Join the movement for a cleaner Maldives
Volunteer, become a member, partner with us or support our work — every action counts.