Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Local Community Outreach for Energy Efficiency
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MNU Kulhudhuffushi Campus hosts information session by the Utility Regulatory Authority

Staff of The Maldives National University (MNU) Kulhudhuffushi Campus attended an information session run by the Utility Regulatory Authority (URA) on 17 August 2025.

The session introduced the URA’s roles and responsibilities and the utility services available to the public. It also covered island-level initiatives on energy conservation, water conservation and waste management.

URA staff gave practical guidance on using utilities responsibly, including everyday habits that improve energy efficiency and cut the consumption of energy and water at home and at work.

Sixteen MNU staff and nine URA staff took part. Staff said they valued the information on utility services, energy and water conservation, and sustainable waste management.

Further information about the session can be obtained from the MNU Website.

Ilmee Foavahi seminar examines green vehicles for last-mile delivery in Greater Malé

The fifth seminar of Ilmee Foavahi 2025, hosted by the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies of The Maldives National University (MNU), was held on 29 May 2025.

The seminar presented a research study titled “Perception Towards Adoption of Green Vehicles for Last-Mile Delivery: An Exploratory Study on Greater Malé Area, Maldives”. It looked at how people in the Greater Malé area view the use of green vehicles for the final stage of delivering goods.

About 150 people attended, including members of the public and MNU students and staff, and the audience feedback was positive.

The session links to affordable and clean energy, low-carbon energy and sustainable cities. Green vehicles are one form of green technology that can support the decarbonisation of urban transport and the energy transition in a densely populated city such as Malé.

Renewable energy pioneer Dr Ibrahim Nashid speaks at MNU Speaker Series

The Maldives National University (MNU) Speaker Series, Fahi Musthagbal, hosted engineer, entrepreneur and renewable energy advocate Dr Ibrahim Nashid on 8 September 2025.

In a session titled “Managing Change: Engineering a Life?”, Dr Nashid traced his career from building real-time, safety-critical software systems in Switzerland to founding Renewable Energy Maldives (REM). He described how he pioneered the country’s first grid-connected solar photovoltaic networks and clean transport projects, and challenged students to combine curiosity with resilience in order to solve national problems.

The session was open to the public and drew 47 students, 14 staff and 27 members of the community. Organisers said it gave students insight into entrepreneurship, renewable energy and the place of innovation and green technology in the Maldives’ sustainable development.

Further information of the event can be seen on the MNU Website.

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