Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives, recently celebrated Earth Hour on March 26, 2023, by switching off non-essential lights and gathering with guests on the beach to light up candles. The resort’s marine biologist also held a guest engagement session, highlighting the resort’s conservation efforts to protect the environment and marine life in the Maldives.
Earth Hour is a worldwide event that encourages individuals and businesses to switch off non-essential lights for one hour to show support for environmental conservation efforts. Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives joined this global initiative to raise awareness of the importance of sustainability and energy conservation.
During the Earth Hour event, the resort’s guests and team members gathered on the beach, where they lit candles and enjoyed the peaceful ambiance created by the dimmed lights. The marine biologist at Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives led a guest engagement session, explaining the conservation efforts of the resort to protect the environment and marine life in the Maldives. The session covered topics such as sustainable fishing practices, coral reef protection, and waste management.
Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives is committed to implementing sustainable practices and reducing its carbon footprint. The resort has adopted several energy conservation efforts, such as using energy-efficient lighting, implementing a waste management system, and minimising the use of single-use plastics. The resort also operates a desalination plant to produce its freshwater, reducing reliance on imported bottled water.
“We are proud to have participated in Earth Hour and to have raised awareness of the importance of environmental conservation,” said Raffaele Solferino, General Manager of Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives. “As a resort in a fragile environment, we recognise the need to implement sustainable practices to minimise our impact on the environment. We are committed to continuing our efforts to protect the environment and reduce our carbon footprint.
For more information and to book your stay, please visit: https://www.parkhotelgroup.com/north-male-atoll/grand-park-kodhipparu-maldives/sustainability or contact reservations.gpkd@parkhotelgroup.com.
