Environmental Services
Safeguarding ecosystems. Enabling responsible development.
The Maldives' Leading Environmental Firm
Environmental safeguards that protect what matters
UpClose Solutions is the Maldives' leading firm on Environmental Safeguards Frameworks for plans, policies, guidelines, and developmental projects. We bring deep local expertise and international best-practice standards to every engagement.
Our environmental services help clients balance growth with resilience, achieve compliance with regulatory requirements, and minimise risks while simultaneously protecting our natural ecosystem. Our wide-ranging capabilities, combined with our extensive understanding of both engineering and environmental best practices, provide clients with a singular source for all their needs.
We work closely with clients to solve complex environmental challenges throughout the project lifecycle, helping to achieve eco-friendly solutions with long-term value that can support health, wellbeing and biodiversity for generations to come.
Why UpClose
A trusted partner for environmental project development
- Environmental Safeguards Frameworks for national and international projects
- Deep expertise in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) contexts
- Trusted by multilateral development banks and UN agencies
- End-to-end support from assessment through to compliance monitoring
- Integration of engineering and environmental disciplines under one roof
Our Services
Comprehensive environmental services
Environmental Impact Assessment
Thorough EIAs aligned with national regulations and international safeguard standards, covering biodiversity, water quality, air quality, noise, and socio-economic factors.
Environmental Management Services
Developing and implementing Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMFs), and monitoring programmes for construction and operational phases.
Environmental Auditing
Independent environmental compliance audits against local legislation, IFC Performance Standards, World Bank Environmental and Social Framework, and other international benchmarks.
Waste Management Consultancy
Strategic waste management planning, feasibility studies, and implementation support for municipal, construction, and hazardous waste streams in island environments.
Socio-Economic Research & Consultancy
Community impact studies, stakeholder engagement, livelihood assessments, and socio-economic baseline surveys to ensure development benefits reach local communities.
Environmental Safeguards Frameworks
Design and development of Environmental and Social Safeguards Frameworks for national policies, sector plans, and multi-year development programmes aligned with donor requirements.
Trusted By
Working with the world's leading development partners
We are proud to partner with international organisations and governments to deliver environmental safeguards across the Maldives and beyond.
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Whether you need an environmental impact assessment, safeguards framework, or sustainability consultancy — our team is ready to help.
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