Sustainability at Six Senses Kanuhura
As a GSTC-certified resort, our approach to sustainability touches every part of island life. We track and manage energy, water, and waste, while finding thoughtful ways to grow more on island. Our nursery is home to over 10,000 orchids, including the rare Dendrobium Kanuhura, while our hydroponic farm grows over 10 varieties of produce, from microgreens and salads to aromatic herbs. Harvested just steps from our kitchens, they bring fresh, homegrown ingredients to every plate.
Environmental Responsibility
We’re dedicated to giving back to nature and preserving the beauty of our little island. Whether it’s safeguarding our marine ecosystem, conserving turtles, monitoring seagrass, or nurturing local flora and fauna, our team is on a mission to make a lasting green impact.
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Sea Turtle Conservation
Together with Atoll Marine Centre, we monitor daily sea turtle activity, contributing data to the Olive Ridley Project database. Weekly talks and guided underwater tours bring you closer to their world, while our teams are trained in ghost net rescue. In 2025, nine nests were recorded on our beaches, eight green turtle and one hawksbill turtle, with 420 hatchlings reaching the ocean and an 86 percent hatching success rate.
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Seagrass Conservation
Ever wondered about those mysterious deep blue patches amidst the turquoise waters? Behold, the seagrass meadows, nature's bustling underwater cities for fish and shellfish. Our sustainability squad is on a mission to protect these eco-superheroes, and we are seeing such rewarding results. The ocean is turning into a marine metropolis right before our eyes with the number of marine sightings increasing every day. Did you know most island resorts in the Maldives prevent seagrass growth by laying large sheets of plastic across the ocean floor? Since opening in 2023, Six Senses Kanuhura has prioritized the protection of its seagrass meadows by actively removing over 3,000 kilograms of plastic sheets from the seabed and regularly monitoring them.
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Lhaviyani Turtle Festival
Since 2024, Six Senses Kanuhura has been proud to serve as Title Sponsor of the Lhaviyani Turtle Festival. The 2026 festival brought together over 16 organizations and three schools to raise awareness of sea turtle and marine conservation. Our sustainability team also hosted an interactive Six Senses Kanuhura stall, engaging the community through educational activities and conversations around protecting our oceans.
Social Responsibility
At Six Senses Kanuhura, sustainability isn’t just a practice - it’s a way of life, woven into our community, culture, and surroundings. We’re always looking for ways to make a meaningful difference, ensuring our impact is as positive as the paradise we call home.
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Preserving Culture, One Breadfruit at a Time
The Banbukeyo Conservation Project is our tribute to Maldivian heritage, biodiversity, and the beloved, but disappearing, breadfruit. In partnership with the incredible women of Veshi Saafu from Addu Atoll, we’re crafting a breadfruit recipe book, a collection of timeless flavors that celebrate this island staple. All proceeds will support Veshi Saafu, with the book available to purchase locally and internationally. These talented women also shared their culinary expertise with our chefs, introducing traditional breadfruit dishes to our menus for both guests and our Heart of House team. Beyond the kitchen, they donated breadfruit saplings, now thriving in our organic garden. With every dish prepared and every tree planted, we’re not just preserving a fruit, we’re cultivating a legacy that sustains both people and the planet.
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Visting schools - Empowering Future Generations
Community and sustainability go hand in hand, and inspiring young minds is a big part of our mission. Since opening in 2023, we’ve welcomed 247 students from three local schools across Naifaru, Hinnavaru, Kurendhoo, Olhuvelifushi, and N. Kendhikulhudhoo to give them a behind-the-scenes look at resort life, with hands-on insights from our team leaders, helping them discover exciting career possibilities while experiencing the magic of hospitality firsthand.
