
Maamaduvvari Returns Home: A Landmark Moment for Hithaadhoo
Maamaduvvari, a 35.9-hectare islet in Baa Atoll, has been returned to Hithaadhoo’s people. Once used for farming and coconut gathering, it lies within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, rich in reefs and coastal vegetation. Its return restores community ties to the land and opens opportunities for sustainable, local stewardship.