Our flagship country program is tackling plastic pollution through the nationwide implementation of Parley AIR
The Parley Global Cleanup Network works to protect marine environments from plastic pollution and other threats. Through collaborative cleanups with local businesses and organisations, our teams intercept plastic waste from beaches, remote islands, rivers, mangroves and coastal communities. With cleanups in 30 countries so far and counting, the Network also works on local education, awareness campaigns and government engagement to drive change.
Each country team shares our vision for healthier oceans globally, and works locally to champion the Parley AIR Strategy in their nation. As of 2021, Parley has worked with over 750 collaborators, engaged over 260,000 volunteers and conducted more than 4500 cleanups worldwide.
The Republic of the Maldives, our first Future Island Nation, is creating the blueprint for global change with steps towards a new, blue economy. In collaboration with government institutions, members of industry, NGOs, schools, volunteers and our global ambassador network, we are implementing the Parley AIR Strategy on inhabited and uninhabited islands throughout the country. Our nationwide pilot program focuses on: reducing plastic use; educating communities and youth; combating pollution with cleanups, recycling and plastic interception programs; and supporting an eco-innovative approach to sustainable development.
Parley Maldives works directly with local groups and island communities to strengthen existing conservation efforts and introduce new programs where necessary. We are currently focused on implementing Parley AIR, intercepting and recycling plastic waste, and educating the next generation.
“We all need to have our passion and our beliefs changed, not just by signing an agreement, but by personally getting involved and protecting our oceans for the future… We are people of the ocean but we have never really felt the ocean. We have taken it for granted. Curriculum change, collection change, and behavior change are all vitally important.”
– Shaahina Ali, Director, Parley Maldives
For local updates check out our Parley Maldives site and join their local Parley Facebook Group
Featured Projects
Intercepting Plastic Waste
Parley Maldives works to reduce reliance on single-use plastics, intercept sources of plastic waste, and prevent it from entering the oceans or being disposed of in destructive ways. We’ve introduced plastic interception and baling sites in island communities and more than 70 schools, collaborative cleanups on affected coastlines, and the first-ever recycling center and innovation lab in the capital, Malé.
Implementing Parley AIR
The government of the Republic of the Maldives, businesses and industry leaders, and dozens of local schools have taken the Parley AIR Pledge (Avoid, Intercept, Redesign) to reduce their plastic use, boost recycling, and support the creation of new materials and methods. Participating members join our global network of governments, major brands, industry experts and environmentalists working together to create change.
Inspiring the future
Parley Ocean School programs educate local youth on the state of the oceans and immerse them in the marine environment. Through in-school lectures and experiences on and in the water (e.g. swimming, snorkeling, surfing and stand-up paddle board lessons), Parley empowers Ocean Guardians to be champions of Parley AIR. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education, schools and NGOs, our programs have helped more than 100,000 youth and their parents go snorkeling to experience the world beneath the blue surface, many for the very first time.
Thank you to our collaborators
Beam
Farukoe
Republic of the Maldives
Ministry of Education
Ghiyasuddin International School - K. Malé
Thaajuddeen School - K. Malé
Billabong High International School - K. Malé
Imaduddin School - K. Malé
Rehendhi School - K. Hulhumalé
Hiriya School - K. Malé
Muhyiddin School - K. Villingili School
Maafushi School - K. Maafushi
Hamad School - L. Gan
Fonadhoo School - L. Fonadhoo
Ihaddhoo School - L. Gan
Rasdhoo School - AA. Rasdhoo
Fulidhoo School - V. Fulidhoo
Dhigurah School - Adh. Dhigurah
Aminiyya School - K. Malé
Maalhos School - B. Maalhos
Kelaa School - Ha. Kelaa
Gemanafushi School - Ga. Gemanafushi
Dhaandhoo School - Ga. Dhaandhoo
Kondey School - Ga. Kondey
Nilandhoo School - Ga. Nilandhoo
Jalaaluddhin School - Hdh. Kulhuduffushi
Afeefuddhin School - Hdh. Kulhuduffushi
Kulhudhuffushi AEC - Hdh. Kulhuduffushi
Thulusdhoo School - K. Thulusdhoo
Gn. Fuvahmulah AEC - Gn Fuvahmulah
Hafiz Ahmed School - Gn Fuvahmulah
Fuvahmulah School - Gn Fuvahmulah
Mohamed Jamaluddhin School - Gn Fuvahmulah
Himmafushi School - K. Himmafushi
Dhiggaru School - M. Dhiggaru
Huraa School - K. Huraa
Ghaazee School - K. Hulhumalé
Maldives Polytechnic - K. Malé
Kalaafaanu School - K. Malé
Centre for Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) - K. Malé
Jamaluddin School - K. Malé
M. Kolhufushi Madharusa - M. Kolhufushi
AEC Sh. Komandoo - Sh. Komandoo
V. Keyodhoo School - V. Keyodhoo
S. Maradhoo Feydhoo School - S. Maradhoo-Feydhoo
AA. Thoddoo School - AA. Thoddoo School
Lh. Hinnavaru School - Lh. Hinnavaru
Ha. Hoarafushi School - Ha. Hoarafushi
M. Mulah School - M. Mulah
F. Dharanboodhoo School - F. Dharanboodhoo
Hdh. Nolhivaranfaru School - Hdh. Nolhivaranfaru
Hdh. Nolhivaram School - Hdh. Nolhivaram
Majeedhiyya School - K. Malé
