Invest Noonu

Atoll Harvest program is dedicated to ensuring food security through a holistic approach by enabling permaculture, agroforestry, mariculture and aquaculture as well as supporting locally-led innovative and climate-smart food production within Noonu Atoll. The aim of the program is to establish a robust mechanism for sustainable food production through community empowerment, land allocation and resource management, and nurturing sustainable livelihoods by facilitating finances and establishing market links, contributing to the long-term resilience and well-being of Noonu Atoll community. Key activities include developing necessary infrastructure such as cold storage and nurseries and linking it to the Atoll Loop transportation network, providing opportunities for capacity building and training, rolling out pilot projects, exploring the cooperative governance model for fostering community-led cooperatives with collective ownership, and ensuring food safety and sustainable practices through rigorous monitoring and quality assurance.

The Convention House project aims to transform the Noonu Atoll State House complex into a comprehensive MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events) destination. The project will include the construction of a convention hall, new accommodations, and the refurbishment of existing statehouse rooms. Additionally, the project will integrate the Council Secretariat Building, incorporate a connecting deck, develop a landscaped outdoor area, establish a lobby area with various amenities, provide office spaces, create a local artist marketplace, and construct a new building for gym, sports facilities, a spa, and a swimming pool. By implementing these components, the Convention House will offer a wide range of facilities and services to attract visitors from around the world, contributing to the economic growth and development of Noonu Atoll.

The Atoll Loop is a social business venture dedicated to serving the specific needs of island councils through establishing an accessible and cost-effective transportation network within Noonu Atoll. This initiative supports the government policy of promoting circular economy and encouraging public-private partnerships to enhance collaborative efforts between the government, private sector, and civil society. The main objective of Atoll Loop is to establish a sustainable waste management system supporting sustainable livelihoods that contribute to the nation's environmental and socio-economic well-being. To ensure sustainability of the business venture, key components planned to be integrated into Atoll Loop include facilitating trade of industrial cargo, Municipal Services Mobile Unit and integrated pest management services. Additionally, through community engagement and integrating innovative technologies, it aims to reduce disaster losses and damages by establishing early warning systems and strengthening island communities’ disaster preparedness and climate resilience.