The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Embassy of Japan and the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation in partnership with Maldives Transport and Contracting Company Plc (MTCC), jointly inaugurated the charging stations for the electric (EV) mini-buses for use in public transport in the Greater Male’ Region.

This project resonates with the policies and initiatives of both the government and UNDP to bring together strong and effective partners and align climate change mitigation and development.

Speaking at the event, Transport Minister Aishath Nahula highlighted that “the completion of this project is a crucial event in our efforts to fulfill the goals of net-zero emissions by 2030 and our responsibilities towards a greener and sustainable environment.”