President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s remarks were delivered virtually at the United Nations Biodiversity Summit.
In his remarks, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said that human activity is based on the major determinant in climate health and the earth’s well-being. Further noting that it is up to us whether we harness our scientific knowledge and technological prowess for destructive ends, that yield short term profit, or to implement sustainable development strategies that are viable in the long term.
The President also highlighted that the Maldives takes its climate commitments seriously, and that it will continue to engage with global partners to preserve biodiversity and address the climate emergency. He reflected on the last years presentation of the Climate Resilient Island Initiative on the sidelines of the 74th General Assembly, providing a model that other small island states can use to develop sustainably, by conserving eco-rich areas, phasing out single-use plastics, and rapidly transitioning to renewable energy.
He also shed light on the Maldives’ ongoing partnership with the Blue Prosperity Coalition, to conduct scientific expeditions that will inform the blue economic policies and maritime spatial plans going forward, so that the development occurs without compromising natural assets.
The Blue Prosperity Coalition is a global alliance of ocean experts dedicated to growing blue economies and preserving the ocean’s health.
The President emphasized that the Maldives is deeply concerned by plastic pollution, especially in the ocean hence the Administration is committed to delivering on its pledge to phase out single use plastic by the year 2023.
While concluding, the President called on all to be more respectful towards nature, and to heed a key lesson of this pandemic. He expressed his conviction that if we do not do right by our earth and become better stewards of nature's gifts, we will face similar and possibly worse consequences in the future.
In his remarks, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said that human activity is based on the major determinant in climate health and the earth’s well-being. Further noting that it is up to us whether we harness our scientific knowledge and technological prowess for destructive ends, that yield short term profit, or to implement sustainable development strategies that are viable in the long term.
The President also highlighted that the Maldives takes its climate commitments seriously, and that it will continue to engage with global partners to preserve biodiversity and address the climate emergency. He reflected on the last years presentation of the Climate Resilient Island Initiative on the sidelines of the 74th General Assembly, providing a model that other small island states can use to develop sustainably, by conserving eco-rich areas, phasing out single-use plastics, and rapidly transitioning to renewable energy.
He also shed light on the Maldives’ ongoing partnership with the Blue Prosperity Coalition, to conduct scientific expeditions that will inform the blue economic policies and maritime spatial plans going forward, so that the development occurs without compromising natural assets.
The Blue Prosperity Coalition is a global alliance of ocean experts dedicated to growing blue economies and preserving the ocean’s health.
The President emphasized that the Maldives is deeply concerned by plastic pollution, especially in the ocean hence the Administration is committed to delivering on its pledge to phase out single use plastic by the year 2023.
While concluding, the President called on all to be more respectful towards nature, and to heed a key lesson of this pandemic. He expressed his conviction that if we do not do right by our earth and become better stewards of nature's gifts, we will face similar and possibly worse consequences in the future.
