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Green Finance Landscape and Access to Green Finance in the Tourism Sector in the Maldives

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Green Finance Landscape and Access to Green Finance in the Tourism Sector in the Maldives
Year: 2025
Language: English
Country: Maldives
Prevention of Marine Litter in the Lakshadweep Sea (PROMISE)

This report explores the green finance ecosystem in the Maldives, where tourism is the backbone of the economy and environmental pressures are particularly high. It examines tourism trends, energy and waste management challenges, and the availability of green finance schemes for tourism MSMEs. The report highlights the role of national financial institutions, utility-led programmes, and SME financing mechanisms in supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy investments. PROMISE project interventions, including green finance workshops and one-to-one MSME sensitisation across islands, are documented in detail. Key challenges related to geography, awareness, and institutional capacity are analysed. The report concludes with lessons learned and actionable recommendations for strengthening green finance in small island tourism economies.