Maldives Meteorological Service Unveils Refreshed Brand to Strengthen Early Warning Communication

Malé, Maldives | 20 January 2026

The Maldives Meteorological Service has officially unveiled its refreshed brand, marking a milestone in strengthening the institution's public identity and communication function.

The updated branding reflects MMS's evolving role as the national authority for weather, climate services, and early warning. It aims to improve public recognition and trust, ensure consistency across digital platforms and public products, and strengthen the clarity and accessibility of forecasts, alerts, and climate information for all users.

Speaking at the brand reveal, Pek Chuan Gan, Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP Maldives, emphasized the importance of communication in a climate-vulnerable country:

"In a country as climate-vulnerable as the Maldives, how information is communicated can be as critical as the information itself. Weather forecasts, early warnings, and climate data save lives only when they are understood, trusted, and acted upon."

The brand development and reveal were supported through the Thayyaaru Project, funded by the China International Development Cooperation Agency and implemented by UNDP Maldives in partnership with national institutions. Under the project, support to MMS focuses on strengthening national early warning and meteorological communication capacities.

As part of this support, the refreshed brand has been aligned with the ongoing development of MMS's new website and mobile application, ensuring integration with user-centred and accessible digital platforms that comply with international accessibility standards. This alignment strengthens MMS's ability to deliver timely, clear, and actionable weather and hazard information to the public and institutions.

The brand reveal represents a strategic output of the Thayyaaru Project, translating technical system investments into improved public engagement and trust. It reinforces MMS's institutional identity and supports national priorities on disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and risk-informed decision-making.

UNDP remains committed to supporting national institutions to ensure that investments in systems and technology translate into real-world impact - strengthening early warning systems that protect lives, livelihoods, and development gains.