Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced the islands for its Fehi Project launched in June 2022.
BML Fehi Project was introduced to plant 50,000 trees annually across the country. The project, which will run for five years, was launched as part of the series of 12 high-impact monthly community initiatives to celebrate the national bank's 40th anniversary in November.
The five islands selected for this year are Maafaru in Noonu Atoll, Hinnavaru in Lhaviyani Atoll, Dhiggaru in Meemu Atoll, Guraidhoo in Thaa Atoll, and Gadhdhoo in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll.
Each year, five islands will be selected to receive 10,000 plants, sourced from local nurseries, to reforest and rejuvenate island land spaces that have been identified for greening. The BML Fehi Project will help to accelerate the much-needed establishment of healthy vegetation on islands while simultaneously creating a positive social impact for communities. Reforestation will also provide the added benefits of preventing soil erosion, reducing temperatures, offsetting carbon emissions, and ultimately providing a healthier climate.
The BML Fehi Project is open exclusively to island and city councils.