Stewarding the Maldives for Generations to Come
Protecting our ecosystems. Empowering our communities. Advancing knowledge. Building resilience.
Who We Are
Ecostewards is a premier Maldivian environmental organization dedicated to the protection of our ecological beauty and integrity. As a nation intrinsically linked to the ocean, our survival depends on how we steward our natural resources. We empower communities, foster cutting-edge research, and build climate resilience across the nation.
Our Core Focus Areas
Six strategic pillars driving sustainable impact across all 26 atolls
Conservation & Protection
Preserving the beauty and integrity of Maldivian coral reefs, mangroves, and marine ecosystems.
Education & Opportunities
Exposing Maldivians to careers, studies, and capacity-building in the environmental sector.
Volunteering & Community
Engaging in volunteer services for environmental protection and disaster relief.
Research, Weather & Climate
Conducting critical research on weather, climate change, and environmental preservation.
Public Awareness
Educating communities on contemporary environmental issues and best practices.
Island Resilience
Developing strategies tailored for SIDS, focusing on vulnerable populations and distant islands.
Environmental Opportunities
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Our People
Guiding Ecostewards with scientific expertise, institutional integrity, and deep community roots
Prof. Dr. Tajudeen Sanni
Senior Academic Advisor
Senior international advisor on Small Island Developing States adaptation and environmental governance.
Rana Mohamed Naeem
Head of Research & Programs
Overseeing scientific baseline assessments and academic publications on sea-level rise vulnerability.
Esha Adil Naseem
Executive Director
Leading coastal conservation initiatives and climate youth advocacy throughout the central atolls.
Why the Maldives Needs Environmental Stewardship
As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), the Maldives faces unprecedented environmental challenges. Rising sea levels, coral bleaching, and extreme weather threaten our very existence. True stewardship means localized, community-driven action backed by scientific research—building resilience from our capital to the most distant rural islands, protecting the vulnerable, and ensuring our natural heritage endures.