As part of our commitment to show support for a greener earth, our exquisite island resorts Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, along with our corporate head office at Male', will be switching off all non-essential lights and appliances on Saturday, 30th March 2019 at 8:30 pm. Embracing this year's Earth Hour theme of 'Nature Matters', Coco Bodu Hithi and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu will also be conducting a unique guided nature walk through the resorts, where guests can learn more about the tropical flora, fauna, and wildlife of the islands.

Earth Day festivities at Coco Bodu Hithi will start off with an 'Earthly Snorkel' in celebration of our oceans, followed by a beach and reef clean-up. In the afternoon, guests can reconnect with nature through our annual tree planting program. Later in the evening, guests can take part in an enlightening eco-awareness session, as we shine a light on the importance of protecting our biodiversity.

At Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, we will be inviting our guests to join us for a revitalising yoga session on the beach, under the moonlight. In the evening, they will have the luxury to dine under the stars at our candlelit beach barbeque, with live music woven with the sounds of the ocean.

At our corporate head office at Male', we will be kicking off our single-use plastic collection scheme as part of our collaboration with Parley for the Oceans. We will also be conducting an awareness session to enlighten our associates about 'Coco Dreams Green', our green initiative aiming to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic across our brand.

Our long-term goal is to bring the amount of single-use plastic on our islands to zero. As part of this ongoing campaign, at the end of the year, we will be hosting an artistic event to highlight the effects of plastic pollution on our environment. This event will showcase a unique way to address the issues of plastic and promises to be an exciting opportunity to learn and to create.

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About Coco Collection:

Coco Collection specialises in creating true boutique luxury on some of the most beautiful islands in the Maldives.

Since its launch in 2005, Coco Collection has crafted five-star destinations of different character and won awards for doing so with passionate flair. Each is a haven for lovers of travel and style. Each celebrates traditional Maldivian architecture and ambiance. But each offers a distinct and extraordinary reality.

www.cococollection.com  

About Coco Dreams Green:

Coco Dreams Green is our new initiative to reduce consumption of single-use plastic. As part of Coco Collection's commitment to protecting and nurturing our environment, we are pledging to increase our sustainability efforts by significantly reducing the amount of single-use plastic on all our properties, including our corporate office. Our long-term goal is to bring the amount of single-use plastic on our islands to zero.

Some of these new policies include:

• Using paper straws in all outlets instead of biodegradable plastic.
• Replacing in-villa amenities with those made from natural materials.
• Introducing large water dispensers in the associates' village and office areas at the resorts.
• Placing a special focus on the issue of plastic pollution.

www.cococollection.com/en/blog/post/coco-dreams-green-blog

About Parley for the Oceans:

Parley for the Oceans is a global platform where designers, thinkers and leaders from creative industries, brands, governments, and environmental groups come together to raise awareness about the fragility of the oceans and to collaborate on projects that can end their destruction. The organisation has formed alliances with major corporations as well as with the United Nations, and collaborators spanning the fields of science, art, fashion, design, entertainment, sports, and space and ocean exploration.

www.parley.tv