International Development Grant
Debris and Waste Management - Tsunami
Project Number: CA-3-A032981001
Status: Terminating
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $3,999,522.00
Start Date: February 02, 2006
End Date: March 31, 2009
Duration: 3.2 years
Project Description
This project aims to safely clean up and dispose of tsunami debris and other mixed waste on 74 affected islands and construct waste management disposal and storage facilities in conjunction with an awareness and education program to promote environmentally sound and sustainable waste management practices for the future. The objectives of this program include: (i) clear debris and waste from the agreed upon islands (74) of the Republic of Maldives; (ii) develop waste management disposal and storage facilities in accordance with the national waste management policies on each of the selected islands in which waste can be appropriately separated and stored; (iii) develop a system in accordance with government policies for the safe removal and disposal of separated and stored waste; and (iv) establish community awareness programs on each of the relevant islands to educate local inhabitants on appropriate waste separation and management practices with objectives to reduce reuse and recycle.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of the end of the project (March 2009) include: 79 permanent Waste Management Centres (WMC) were constructed in locations identified by Island Authorities and communities and approved by the Ministry of Planning and the Ministry of Environment Energy and Water. Over 37 000 cubic meters of potentially dangerous tsunami debris and other waste was cleared from 74 islands and transported to Thilafushi a regulated municipal landfill situated to the west of Male. Several thousand tons of tsunami debris were also moved within islands to clear community areas and assist with erosion control. Almost 1 500 community members and over 2 000 students from 77 communities were trained in waste management far exceeding original plans. As a result of these activities the 74 islands were returned to their pre-tsunami condition or better in terms of waste and debris. In addition almost all of the 74 islands have improved their waste management practices.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Canadian Red Cross
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
OGM Indo-Pacific
Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP