Mangrove Ecocide in Kulhudhuffushi
Ecosystem:
Kulhudhuffushi Mangroves
Island:
Kulhudhuffushi
Atoll:
South Thiladhunmathi
HDh. Kulhudhuffushi
Mangrove Ecocide in Kulhudhuffushi
The destruction of the Kulhudhuffushi mangroves represents a grave environmental concern that transcends national borders, highlighting the need for sustainable development practices and conservation efforts in the face of increasing threats to crucial ecosystems. This ecologically sensitive area, crucial for its mangrove ecosystem, faced irreparable damage despite opposition from locals, civil society organizations, and politicians within the Maldives.