Luxury Resort in Development Pledges to Plant 1.4 Million Trees as Part of Green Initiative

MV+ News Desk | May 14, 2025

A luxury resort currently under development in the Maldives has pledged to plant 1.4 million trees and generate one-third of its energy needs through solar power, underlining its commitment to national environmental goals. 

The agreement was formalised between the developer of the upcoming Rosewood Ranfaru and the Ministry of Tourism and Environment.

Scheduled to open in 2027, Rosewood Ranfaru will be the first Maldivian venture for Hong Kong-based Rosewood Hotels and Resorts. The project is being built on reclaimed land within a lagoon in Malé Atoll and is now a key participant in the government’s Five Million Tree Planting Programme.

The agreement, signed during an official visit by Tourism and Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim, reflects the government’s push for stronger integration of sustainability across the tourism sector. Minister Thoriq launched the resort’s tree-planting initiative during the visit and reaffirmed the call for resort developers to embed environmental responsibility into their projects.

As part of the initiative, 1.4 million trees will be planted in and around the resort site, contributing significantly to the Maldives’ broader conservation drive. The solar component of the project will see the establishment of a 6.5-megawatt solar farm, designed to provide 33 percent of the resort’s total energy requirements.

Government representatives highlighted the role of resort developments in greening reclaimed islands, enhancing waste management systems, and expanding the use of renewable energy. These efforts are closely aligned with national sustainability targets, which include reducing reliance on fossil fuels and increasing green cover across the country.

The announcement comes as the Ministry of Tourism and Environment advances plans to plant 5.2 million trees nationwide. Over 500,000 trees have already been planted this year, with a further target of two million set for 2025.

Since taking office, Minister Thoriq has made regular site visits to ongoing resort projects, aiming to resolve construction challenges and fast-track openings. The operationalisation of unlaunched resorts remains a central priority in the government’s tourism strategy, with an emphasis on aligning new developments with environmental objectives.

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