Objectives: to progressively practice and implement 3R and resource efficiency measures, but not limited to, in all aspects of Maldives tourism and related business operations to protect the precious marine environment and ecosystem towards the better health, economy and social well-being of the people of the Republic of Maldives.

Implementation methodologies:
1. Develop and strengthen internal management system and policies towards efficient use of resources, water and energy and promote usage of all forms of renewable energy, including waste to energy in order to achieve waste prevention and minimization. In conformity with pertinent regulations and standards governing environmental quality, health and safety, protection of sensitive areas, protection of coastal and marine environment and endangered species, siting, and land use control, develop efficient and environmentally friendly waste collection, segregation and transportation to recycling facilities and disposal sites.

2. Discourage use of any form of plastics in the resorts as a first priority, explore ways to utilize end of life plastics as a valuable resource and as an integral part of the waste reduction strategy contribution to circular economy, consider investments for installing state-of-art sewage collection and treatment facilities to protect the coastal and marine environment and to prevent contamination of ground water resources, which will in turn be of attraction to international tourists resulting in increased revenue generation;

3. Promote use of compact detergents to reduce the nutrient level (BOD load) in waste water as a by-product; promote waste water reuse and recycling to achieve water efficiency and security;

4. Take every preventive measure to protect coral reefs and other ecological assets from physical damage and pollution from toxic chemicals and hazardous substances;

5. Work towards arresting all forms of soil erosion from the dynamic beaches with adequate soil conservation and vegetation measures; promote large scale composting from all organic and food wastes and use them for required vegetation measures, which will ultimately increase the resiliency and adaptability of the small islands against waves and natural disasters; and

6. Explore every opportunity to tap various expertise, knowledge, technical knowhow and best practices available in sustainable tourism sector by accessing various national and international sources or clearing house mechanisms such as - Global Sustainable Tourism Council, the Global Observatories on Sustainable Tourism of the World Tourism Organization, the Global Partnership for Sustainable Tourism, SCP Clearing House of the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP), Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific, and the other UN bodies.

Follow-up mechanisms:
Annual reporting system is in place. A 3R award has been introduced for the resorts that implement and achieve the commitments.

Governance mechanisms:
Voluntary commitment by the resorts of Maldives.