Some projects begin with big plans. This one began with 60 pineapple heads. In Addu Hithadhoo, Atmosphere Foundation worked with the local NGO Veshisaafu to distribute pineapple planting material to community members interested in trying their hand at growing the fruit. Pineapples are well suited to island gardens because they make hardy plants that take root easily and reward patience with sweet harvests. The pineapple heads were planted in...
Across several islands, a planting effort is underway that will take years to fully reveal its rewards. Through the Jackfruit Planting Initiative, Atmosphere Foundation is supporting communities to grow fruit trees that will provide food, shade, and greener island spaces in the years ahead. In 2025, 66 jackfruit saplings were distributed to six communities, from Vaikaradhoo in the north to Hithadhoo in the south. Residents and local councils...
Across several islands in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, students are learning that food does not simply arrive on a plate, but rather begins in the soil. Through the Harvest Heroes programme, young participants are gaining hands-on experience in farming, discovering how crops grow and how sustainable agriculture can support island communities. The initiative introduces students to practical farming techniques, including the use of fertigation systems,...
Planting bamboo is only part of the story. To understand how bamboo can truly thrive in the Maldives, Atmosphere Foundation has also begun supporting scientific research into how different species grow in island environments. In partnership with Maldives National University, researchers are studying bamboo across several islands to better understand its growth patterns, the conditions it needs to flourish, and the ecological role it could play...
