The government of Maldives aims at increasing the science based knowledge of the coral reef ecosystems for informed decision making and for sustainable development. In this regard, it is important to understand the current status of the biodiversity of the country, not just on scientific terms, but also on economic and accounting terms. Hence, the Maldives is aiming to establish Natural Capital Accounts of its vast coral reef ecosystems and establish a natural history museum/ institute that will serve for the in-situ and ex-situ conservation and for the research and education.

This will be achieved through donor funded projects for which the government has already applied through Global Environment Facility.

The project will be managed centrally by the Ministry of Environment and Energy