When we think about Maldives we have picture of white sand beaches and all shades of blue in front of our eyes, and truly – Maldives are one of the wonders of the world. Located in the Indian Ocean and made of 1192 coral islands, it is also the world’s lowest lying country. The highest natural point is just 2.4 meters above sea level. Today, one of the main problems for Maldivians is water, and with climate change it is getting worse each day. While Northern islands face drinking water shortages during the dry season, most of southern islands face a different problem: flooding.
Maldives are under threat from disappearing in years to come if action is not taken to mitigate the potential effects of climate change.
As a chain of atolls the Maldives are especially vulnerable to rising sea levels caused by an increase in global temperatures. Flooding and shoreline erosion already present a significant threat to the country and its citizens as well as tourists.
The Maldives Government has committed to making the country carbon neutral by 2030. and already there are numerous actions undertaken by citizens but also groups and hotels.
As tourism is major industry in Maldives it is very important to transform classic way of traveling to sustainable tourism where resorts and guests can work together in securing green change.
One of the tourism brands in Maldives that is leader in green transformation is Sun Siyam resorts. All Sun Siyam resorts are having zero plastic policy and you will not find plastic bottles in their premises. They are having on-site drinkable water production and glass bottling which is first step of sustainable transformation. But that is just beginning of their eco tourism story.
They are also working together with local communities and islands near by for growing organic and locally produced food. In that way they are providing fresh and healthy food to their guests but also working on benefiting local communities with building new jobs and opportunities.
One of the tourism brands in Maldives that is leader in green transformation is Sun Siyam resorts. All Sun Siyam resorts are having zero plastic policy and you will not find plastic bottles in their premises. They are having on-site drinkable water production and glass bottling which is first step of sustainable transformation. But that is just beginning of their eco tourism story.
They are also working together with local communities and islands near by for growing organic and locally produced food. In that way they are providing fresh and healthy food to their guests but also working on benefiting local communities with building new jobs and opportunities.
Awareness tourism is something that is very important for the newest resort introduced last year – Siyam World, which is part of Noonu Atoll and it is one of the biggest island resort in Maldives. Guests of Siyam World find the highest density of swarming fish in the country, as well as a sizeable spinner dolphin population.
The focus at this Maldives resort is on education, but with a fun twist. Siyam World aims to create environmental ambassadors out of kids as well as adults at this fully family-friendly Maldives resort. The idea is when you appreciate just how important the natural world is, you’ll grow up wanting to protect it.
Protection of wild life and educating of their guests about animals living on the islands are also one of the important part of awareness tourism and Sun Siyam resorts are actively participating with the community in encouraging the realization of a climate conductive and development of sustainable tourism.
Protection of wild life and educating of their guests about animals living on the islands are also one of the important part of awareness tourism and Sun Siyam resorts are actively participating with the community in encouraging the realization of a climate conductive and development of sustainable tourism.
