Our Responsibility
Protecting What Matters
Where the reef becomes a living laboratory for coral restoration, scientific discovery and a deeper connection to the ocean world on our doorstep.
Transforming 90% of our solid waste into something with purpose, from garden compost to materials given new life.
Where discarded glass, aluminium and plastic find a beautiful second life in the hands of artists and makers.
Reimagining island life beyond our shores, where less waste, cleaner oceans and stronger communities create a blueprint for lasting change.
Beneath the waters surrounding Soneva Fushi, coral regeneration is happening at a significant scale.
Through Soneva Conservation & Sustainability Maldives (SCSM), our work brings together large-scale coral restoration, applied science, long-term monitoring, education and community training. Based at AquaTerra, the programme uses more than 10 regeneration methodologies – from land and ocean nurseries to microfragmentation, coral spawning and climate-resilience research.
Some of the most meaningful change happens beyond the boundaries of our resorts.
Soneva Namoona works with neighbouring Maldivian communities to demonstrate new approaches to sustainability and inspire lasting change. Its philosophy of Reduce, Recycle and Inspire can be seen on nearby Maalhos, where initiatives include an Eco Centro and Soneva Water bottling facility as part of the island’s move away from traditional waste burning.
Guests at Soneva Fushi can visit Maalhos to see these initiatives first-hand, meet members of the community and discover traditions such as weaving with screw pine leaves.
At Soneva, what is discarded is often just the beginning. Our Eco Centros are at the heart of our Waste-to-Wealth philosophy, where materials are separated, composted, reused or transformed to give them new purpose.
Organic waste is composted on-island and returned to the soil, nourishing our organic gardens and helping to grow ingredients that find their way back to our kitchens and guests’ tables. Glass, metal and other materials are collected and repurposed, extending their life rather than sending them away as waste. Today, 90% of Soneva’s solid waste is recycled, turning what was once considered a problem into a resource.
At Soneva Fushi, creativity gives discarded materials a new story. At The Glass Studio, the first in the Maldives, glass from Soneva Fushi and neighbouring resorts is transformed into one-of-a-kind works of art, with guests invited to step into the studio and experience the craft of glassblowing for themselves.
At Makers’ Place aluminium cans and plastic bottles are transformed into artworks and useful objects. Together, these creative spaces give overlooked materials another life – creating something unexpected, beautiful and made to last.
We are grateful for these accolades, which represent just a selection of the recognition our efforts have received. Each reflects our deep commitment to protecting our planet, restoring fragile ecosystems and creating a more sustainable future for generations to come.
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