Stakeholder meeting on Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) Alternative Survey and HFC Inventory in Maldives began this morning at the Ministry. The workshop was inaugurated by Minister of State for Environment and Energy, Mr. Abdullahi Majeed. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, he has highlighted on the importance of reducing the Ozone depleting substances in Maldives.

The main objective of this workshop is to discuss about the ozone depleting substances imported to Maldives and how to control and manage the ozone depleting substances in Maldives by the year 2030.

In this workshop a total of 20 stakeholders from different institutions have participated. This is the first workshop being held regarding HFC Inventory and a second workshop is scheduled to be held this year. The inventory is expected to be completed in the month of September 2016.