During the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), President His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Muizzu called for urgent global collaboration to address climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, labeling climate change as humanity's greatest threat.
In his address, President Muizzu emphasized the severe consequences of climate change, which he stated is rapidly undoing decades of progress, redirecting essential resources from development to emergency relief, and impairing countries' abilities to adapt to its impacts. He advocated for an immediate, science-based response to the crisis, backed by determination and sufficient resources.
The President urged wealthier, high-emission countries to meet their financial obligations, particularly in supporting adaptation measures, where funding gaps are increasingly evident. As the global community approaches COP29, he stressed the need for a collective climate finance goal that matches the scale of action necessary to combat climate change effectively.
Reaffirming the Maldives' commitment to sustainability, President Muizzu pledged that by 2028, renewable energy sources would meet 33% of the country's electricity demand. This initiative highlights the Maldives' proactive stance on transitioning to a more sustainable energy landscape.
Additionally, President Muizzu highlighted the ocean's vital role in the lives and livelihoods of the Maldivian people. He called for intensified efforts to combat plastic pollution, conserve biodiversity, and protect endangered species. The President urged the international community to take decisive action against climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss to ensure a sustainable future for upcoming generations.
President Muizzu's address at the UNGA reflects the Maldives' dedication to environmental protection and underscores the critical need for unified global efforts in the face of pressing environmental challenges.
In his address, President Muizzu emphasized the severe consequences of climate change, which he stated is rapidly undoing decades of progress, redirecting essential resources from development to emergency relief, and impairing countries' abilities to adapt to its impacts. He advocated for an immediate, science-based response to the crisis, backed by determination and sufficient resources.
The President urged wealthier, high-emission countries to meet their financial obligations, particularly in supporting adaptation measures, where funding gaps are increasingly evident. As the global community approaches COP29, he stressed the need for a collective climate finance goal that matches the scale of action necessary to combat climate change effectively.
Reaffirming the Maldives' commitment to sustainability, President Muizzu pledged that by 2028, renewable energy sources would meet 33% of the country's electricity demand. This initiative highlights the Maldives' proactive stance on transitioning to a more sustainable energy landscape.
Additionally, President Muizzu highlighted the ocean's vital role in the lives and livelihoods of the Maldivian people. He called for intensified efforts to combat plastic pollution, conserve biodiversity, and protect endangered species. The President urged the international community to take decisive action against climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss to ensure a sustainable future for upcoming generations.
President Muizzu's address at the UNGA reflects the Maldives' dedication to environmental protection and underscores the critical need for unified global efforts in the face of pressing environmental challenges.
