Petition launched to halt Dhonfanu dredging

3 weeks ago

A petition has been initiated on Change.org on September 3, to cease the ongoing dredging operations in Dhonfanu, Baa Atoll, citing potential detrimental impacts on the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Hanifaru Bay. The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) was awarded a contract to reclaim 13 hectares of land in Dhonfanu, an island with a population of only 398. The agreement for this