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Committee on Environment and Climate Change 13th Meeting 2026

21 Oct 2026 Number M20/M/EC/2026/13

Summary

Today, the committee discussed the submitted cases.

As the first item on today’s agenda, the committee discussed extending the deadline to complete the committee’s work on the Resolution on Parliament members' views on the high cost of electricity and water services faced by SMEs in areas other than Male’. West Maafannu constituency member Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim proposed setting 30 November 2026 as the extended deadline for the committee to complete the review of the "Resolution to find out the views of the Members of Parliament on the high cost of electricity and water services used by small and medium enterprises operating in areas other than Male’", sponsored by South Hulhumale constituency member Dr. Ahmed Shamheed. This proposal was seconded by Mathiveri constituency member Hassan Zareer.

Details of this vote are in the ‘Votes’ section.


As the second item, the committee discussed an issue raised in an assessment submitted to the committee on allowing PET bottles below 500ml. West Mafannu constituency member Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim proposed sending a response stating that the committee believes that the issue has been resolved and mentioning the recent changes under the President’s resolution in the response letter. This proposal was seconded by Gemanafushi constituency member Asadhulla Shihab.

Details of this vote are in the ‘Votes’ section.


As the third item, two issues regarding the land reclamation project of the Addu City Moolekede Fishimathi area were reviewed. The committee reviewed the information obtained from relevant institutions regarding the issue and West Maafannu constituency member Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim proposed to obtain updated information from the relevant ministry on the progress of work and measures taken to minimize environmental impact during the implementation of the land reclamation project in the Moolekede Fishimathi area of Addu City. This proposal was seconded by Vilufushi constituency member Hassan Waheed.

Details of this vote are in the ‘Votes’ section. 


Attendance

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Present

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim

West Maafannu

Present

Mohamed Siruhaan

Hithaadhoo

Present

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Present

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Present

Ibrahim Naufal

Mulaku

Sick Leave

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Present

Mohamed Alsan Ahmed

South Thinadhoo

Sick Leave

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Present

Abdulla Shazeem

Central Hulhumale'

Present

Abdulla Sodig

North Hithadhoo

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Chairperson

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim

West Maafannu

Proposed By
Yes

Mohamed Siruhaan

Hithaadhoo

Yes

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Seconded By
Yes

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Naufal

Mulaku

Absent

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Absent

Mohamed Alsan Ahmed

South Thinadhoo

Absent

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Yes

Abdulla Shazeem

Central Hulhumale'

Yes

Abdulla Sodig

North Hithadhoo

Yes
Total
11
Yes
7
Voted
7
Present
8
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
7
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
8
Eligible
7
Yes
7
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
7
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Vote Details

Abdulla Rifau

South Maafannu

Chairperson

Mohamed Musthafa Ibrahim

West Maafannu

Proposed By
Yes

Mohamed Siruhaan

Hithaadhoo

Yes

Hassan Zareer

Mathiveri

Absent

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Yes

Ibrahim Naufal

Mulaku

Absent

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Absent

Mohamed Alsan Ahmed

South Thinadhoo

Absent

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Seconded By
Yes

Abdulla Shazeem

Central Hulhumale'

Yes

Abdulla Sodig

North Hithadhoo

Yes
Total
11
Yes
6
Voted
6
Present
7
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
6
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
7
Eligible
6
Yes
6
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
6
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

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

Absent

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Seconded By
Yes

Mohamed Alsan Ahmed

South Thinadhoo

Absent

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Absent

Abdulla Shazeem

Central Hulhumale'

Yes

Abdulla Sodig

North Hithadhoo

Yes
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

12 Oct 2026

Review of the issues presented to the Committee

Ongoing

15 Jun 2026

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

Ongoing

15 Jun 2026

Concerns related to the Land Reclamation Works in the Addu

Ongoing

26 Nov 2025

Case regarding an assessment submitted to the committee on allowing PET bottles below 500 mL

Ongoing

06 Aug 2025

Resolution on Parliament members' views on the high cost of electricity and water services faced by SMEs in areas other than Male’

Ongoing

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    09
  • Absent
    00
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    02
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    00
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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