Environmental Protection Agency

The Environmental Protection Agency is the principal regulatory body responsible for the protection and conservation of our natural environment and biodiversity. Additionally, our commitment extends to effective waste management and pollution prevention, ensuring sustainable and responsible ecological management and conservation.

All Services

Protected Species Research Permit
This service grants permit to conduct research on protected Species
Protected Area Research Permit
This service grants permit to conduct research on protected Areas
Vegetation Clearance Report
This service can be used by individuals or organisations to report the weekly progress of a permitted, ongoing vegetation removal project. The removal of vegetation must be in compliance with Regulation for Protection and Preservation of Island Vegetation and Flora in the Maldives (Regulation Number: 2022/R-92).
Vegetation Clearance Permit
This service can be used by individuals or organisations to apply for permission to remove vegetation from one island in a quantity greater than 50 units, when removing vegetation for or from government buildings, and when translocating vegetation of any quantity off the island. The removal of vegetation must be in compliance with Regulation for Protection and Preservation of Island Vegetation and Flora in the Maldives (Regulation Number: 2022/R-92).
SAMPA Vessel Registration
The SAMPA (South Ari Marine Protected Area) Vessel Registration ensures compliance with the latest management plan published to make the area safe for visitors and to the whale sharks in the SAMPA, Maldives’ largest marine protected area. This service monitors and identifies the vessels entering the area and promotes the responsible use of SAMPA by all users.