Reports noted that the World Bank approved a loan of $12.5 million to Maldives to aid the country’s Environment Management Project. The project is designed to mitigate threats to coral reefs and marine habitats from contamination by accumulated wastes and sea dumping1.

• 1. “US$12.5 Million Loan To Maldives For Environment Strategy,” Minivan News, June 11, 2008, at http://www.minivannews.com/news/news.php?id=4584