Former president and current speaker of the parliament Mohamed Nasheed has founded and registered an organization to conduct work to protect the environment named "Maldives Coral Institute".
The organization was registered at the Youth Ministry today and will be based on Former president Nsaheed's residence in G. Canaryge. In addition to Nasheed, the organization will be headed up by Mariyam Raahil Naseem from G. Aanooraanee.
Maldives Coral Institute will focus on finding ways to develop the country sustainably. The organization was initiated by former president Nasheed and its work will also be carried out in Addu city based from the office of former president Nasheed.