Maldives National University campuses are spread across the country, from Kulhudhuffushi in the north to Addu in the south. Their gardens, trees and open grounds give students, staff, visitors and neighbouring communities shaded places to learn, meet and relax. In 2025, MNU added to these green spaces as part of the Government of Maldives’ 5 Million Tree Planting Pledge. Students, staff, councils, schools and community partners planted trees at the Hithadhoo, Kulhudhuffushi, Thinadhoo and Gan campuses. Support staff care for the campus gardens every day, and fallen leaves are turned into compost and mulch for the grounds.
On 15 September 2025, MNU Hithadhoo Campus held a tree-planting event in support of the Government’s 5 Million Tree Planting Pledge. About 50 participants planted trees that will become part of the campus landscape, including Addu City Mayor Ali Nizar, campus staff and students, and stakeholders. The event linked the campus with a national climate and biodiversity commitment through visible local action. It also helped make Addu’s urban spaces greener and more resilient.
On 27 September 2025, MNU Kulhudhuffushi Campus held a tree-planting event in support of the national 5 Million Tree Planting Pledge. Twenty-eight staff, 50 students and two ministry representatives planted trees on campus to create a greener environment. The chief guest was Mr Ahmed Azman Moosa, Senior Political Director of the Ministry of Tourism and Environment. The event raised awareness of tree planting and conservation, and it encouraged students and staff to take an active part in national sustainability efforts.
As part of their Community Service Badge, Grade 2 pupils from Thinadhoo School visited MNU Thinadhoo Campus to donate plants to the campus green initiatives. The children explored the campus grounds, asked questions and shared their career dreams with staff. The visit encouraged a sense of responsibility and care for nature in young children. It also strengthened links between the school and the University, and showed how small actions help make communities greener.
At the Theveli 2025 International Conference, held from 18 to 20 August, MNU’s Research Development Office hosted a post-conference workshop called “Brainstorming in Reverse: Greening Campus, Curriculum, and Student Learning.” The workshop was facilitated by international education consultant Dr Scott G. Blair and attended by 220 participants. It used reverse brainstorming to identify barriers and develop strategies for making campus operations, curricula and student learning more sustainable. These include greener campus grounds.
As part of their Community Service Badge, Grade 2 pupils from Thinadhoo School visited MNU Thinadhoo Campus to donate plants to the campus green initiatives. The children explored the campus grounds, asked questions and shared their career dreams with staff. The visit encouraged a sense of responsibility and care for nature in young children. It also strengthened links between the school and the University, and showed how small actions help make communities greener.
MNU Gan Campus took part in the 5 Million Trees Project event at the MNU New Campus Ground on 10 October 2025. Twelve staff and 20 students planted trees at the new campus site. The planting helps build a greener campus from the start, and it encouraged community participation in the national tree-planting effort.
At the Theveli 2025 International Conference, held from 18 to 20 August, MNU’s Research Development Office hosted a post-conference workshop called “Brainstorming in Reverse: Greening Campus, Curriculum, and Student Learning.” The workshop was facilitated by international education consultant Dr Scott G. Blair and attended by 220 participants. It used reverse brainstorming to identify barriers and develop strategies for making campus operations, curricula and student learning more sustainable. These include greener campus grounds.
On 20 April 2025, 27 staff and participants from MNU Hithadhoo Campus and Veshisaafu took part in Veshisaafu Gashadhiyaa Kurun, an activity to improve and care for the physical environment. Small collective actions like this build habits of cleanliness, waste awareness and responsibility for common spaces. The activity helped make sustainable behaviour part of everyday life on campus and in the community.
On 10 May 2025, MNU Thinadhoo Campus joined the Children’s Day celebrations at Thinadhoo Museum Park, organised by Thinadhoo School and Aboobakuru School. The campus ran a lively stall that added to the festive, family-friendly atmosphere. Children and families enjoyed a day of creativity, activities and community spirit. Taking part helped make the most of a public park for family and community activities, and strengthened the campus’s partnerships with local schools.
On 31 July 2025, MNU Thinadhoo Campus donated 200 plants to Aboobakuru School to help create greener, more welcoming and more inspiring learning spaces for its students. The donation encouraged environmental responsibility, appreciation for nature and sustainability practices at the school. Over time, the plants will add shade and biodiversity and make the school environment healthier. The initiative also strengthened collaboration between the campus and the school community.