Committee on Environment and Climate Change

Committee on Environment and Climate Change 4th Meeting of 2026

15 Jun 2026 Number M20/M/EC/2026/04

Summary

On today’s agenda was to review pending cases before the committee.

As the first item on the agenda, the committee discussed a case submitted to the committee concerning Fenaka Corporation in Fuvahmulah City. Following deliberations, Maafannu West Constituency member Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim, proposed to conclude the matter after obtaining the latest update in writing from Fenaka Corporation. The motion was seconded by Abdulla Shazeem, Member for Hulhumalé Central Constituency.

The motion was approved unanimously by all the members present.

As the second item, the members deliberated on a letter informing the activities of Auditor general’s office conducted in collaboration with the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions. The Committee decided to identify a date convenient for the Auditor General’s Office from 6, 7 or 8 July and to meet with the relevant officials of the Office to discuss the matters highlighted in the letter.

As the third item, the committee reviewed a letter submitted by Project Thimaaveshi and several other associations expressing concerns regarding the potential damage that may result from reducing the protected areas of Eidigali Kilhi and Koattey for a proposed project to widen the Link Road in Hithadhoo, Addu City. Committee reviewed this together with another case regarding the same issue submitted by Galolhu North Constituency member Mohamed Ibrahim.

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim, Member for Maafannu West Constituency, proposed to share the concerns raised in these two cases with the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy and the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development for their opinion. The motion was seconded by Ibrahim Naufal, Member for Mulaku Constituency.

The voting details on the motion are provided in the “votes” section.

Thereafter, the Committee reviewed a letter submitted by Galolhu North Constituency member Mohamed Ibrahim highlighting concerns regarding a proposed housing project in the Funavau area of Vilimalé.

Committee members highlighted that in response to a question raised by a Member of the People’s Majlis, the Minister responsible for the relevant ministry had informed the People’s Majlis that a decision had been made to relocate the project to another area. Accordingly, the Committee decided not to proceed further with the matter.

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim, Member for Maafannu West Constituency, proposed that a response be sent to MP Mohamed Ibrahim, referring to the information presented during the sitting of the People’s Majlis. The motion was seconded by Abdulla Shazeem, Member for Hulhumalé Central Constituency.


Attendance

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Present

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim

West Maafannu

Present

Mohamed Siruhaan

Hithaadhoo

Absent

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Sick Leave

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Present

Ibrahim Naufal

Mulaku

Present

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Simultaneous Committee

Mohamed Alsan Ahmed

South Thinadhoo

Present

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Official

Abdulla Shazeem

Central Hulhumale'

Present

Ahmed Nazim

Dhiggaru

Sick Leave

Votes

Vote Details

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Chairperson

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim

West Maafannu

Proposed By
Yes

Mohamed Siruhaan

Hithaadhoo

Absent

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Absent

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Naufal

Mulaku

Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Absent

Mohamed Alsan Ahmed

South Thinadhoo

Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Absent

Abdulla Shazeem

Central Hulhumale'

Seconded By
Yes

Ahmed Nazim

Dhiggaru

Absent
Total
11
Yes
5
Voted
5
Present
6
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
5
Abstain
0
Vote Required
3
Total
11
Present
6
Eligible
5
Yes
5
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
5
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
3

Vote Details

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Chairperson

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim

West Maafannu

Proposed By
Yes

Mohamed Siruhaan

Hithaadhoo

Absent

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Absent

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Naufal

Mulaku

Seconded By
Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Absent

Mohamed Alsan Ahmed

South Thinadhoo

Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Absent

Abdulla Shazeem

Central Hulhumale'

Yes

Ahmed Nazim

Dhiggaru

Absent
Total
11
Yes
5
Voted
5
Present
6
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
5
Abstain
0
Vote Required
3
Total
11
Present
6
Eligible
5
Yes
5
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
5
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
3

Works

15 Jun 2026

Concerns related to the Land Reclamation Works in the Addu

Ongoing

15 Jun 2026

Concerns regarding Boundary Changes to the Eidhigalhi Kilhi and Koatey Protected Area

Ongoing

15 Jun 2026

Concerns related to the Proposed Housing Development Project in the Vilimalé

Ongoing

13 Nov 2025

A complaint has been sent by the public regarding the services of Fuvahmulah Fenaka Corporation

Ongoing

12 Apr 2025

Letter to the Parliament regarding the work of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions

Completed

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    06
  • Absent
    01
  • Simultaneous Committee
    01
  • Sick Leave
    02
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    01
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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