The Maldives National University (MNU) participated in the Clean and Healthy Ocean Integrated Program (CHO-IP) Global Launch and Global Coordination Project Inception Workshop, held from 10 to 12 November 2026 at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Headquarters in Rome, Italy.
The event brought together representatives from more than 13 countries and various organisations, including United Nations agencies and international and regional organisations, to mark the global launch of the programme and initiate project coordination.
MNU was represented by the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam; Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, Dr. Raheema Abdul Raheem; Dean of Research, Dr. Mariyam Shahuneeza Naseer; and the CHO-IP project team, who participated in the global launch and inception workshop.
MNU’s participation reflects the University’s engagement in international collaboration and initiatives that contribute to ocean conservation and the promotion of healthy and sustainable marine environments.
