MALÉ, Maldives, Feb. 10, 2026/ PRNewswire/– The International Union for Preservation of Nature (IUCN), the Ministry of Tourist and Environment of the Republic of Maldives, and Huawei have actually released a brand-new effort to update the management of South Ari Marine Protected Location (SAMPA). By releasing fundamental field-monitoring innovation and genuine- time interaction tools, the Tech4Nature task intends to protect the renowned whale shark population while stabilizing the socio-economic pressures of a first-rate tourist location.
As the Maldives’ biggest marine safeguarded location and an internationally considerable year-round aggregation website for whale sharks ( Rhinocondon typus), SAMPA draws in countless visitors yearly Its large degree and numerous gain access to points provide a considerable logistical difficulty for conventional tracking methods. The Tech4Nature task addresses these spaces by offering rangers with a suite of digital observation and reporting devices.
By reinforcing on-the-ground information collection and interaction, these tools allow more effective patrols, assist in the tracking of tourism-species interactions, and supply a robust data-driven structure to support SAMPA’s journey towards the IUCN Green List. This important upgrade in on-site ability will make sure preservation efforts are both quantifiable and transparent, while supporting the regional incomes that depend upon a healthy marine community.
The Maldives task adds to the broader Tech4Nature collaboration, a worldwide effort released in 2020 and co-led by IUCN and Huawei under Huawei’s TECH4ALL digital addition program. Lined up with the IUCN Green List of Protected and Saved Locations Requirement, Tech4Nature shows how innovation can drive efficient and fair preservation. The task was formally gone for the top-level closing event of the Maldives Protected and Saved Locations Online Forum 2026.
In parallel with field execution, the task will support training for SAMPA rangers on the IUCN Green List Requirement, the internationally acknowledged criteria for efficient, fair, and well-managed safeguarded and saved locations. A standard Green List website evaluation will be performed for SAMPA, offering a structured structure to recognize strengths, spaces, and concern actions for better management.
” The federal government stays, as constantly, devoted to advancing preservation and reinforcing the institutional and governance systems for the management of safeguarded and saved locations. It is very important that all of us collaborate towards this objective with a typical vision and shared duty,” stated Thoriq Ibrahim, Minister of Tourist and Environment.
To date, the effort has actually supported 11 flagship and satellite tasks throughout numerous nations worldwide, providing customized digital services for a series of preservation obstacles, from reef keeping an eye on to wildlife security and community remediation.
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