President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu hailed the International Zero Carbon Island initiative as a vital advancement in the fight against climate change during its launch event, organized by Shandong Province, China.
This event occurred on the sidelines of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
In his remarks, President Dr. Muizzu acknowledged Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Chinese government’s dedication to green, low-carbon development, noting their longstanding support for the Maldives' environmental goals. He praised China's ambitious target of reaching carbon neutrality by 2060, describing it as a significant example of global leadership in climate action.
President Dr. Muizzu stressed that low-carbon development is imperative, given the increasing severity of climate change impacts. He highlighted the need to reduce emissions and safeguard the environment, expressing the Maldives' commitment to actively creating a sustainable future rather than remaining passive in the face of climate challenges.
Emphasizing the importance of multilateral cooperation, he reiterated that the Maldives’ engagement in international forums reflects the commitment of small island nations to shape a resilient and sustainable future. He underlined the Maldives' determination to exercise leadership in climate action, affirming that small nations like the Maldives must take control of their own environmental destinies.
President Dr. Muizzu expressed confidence in forward-thinking, low-carbon policies, noting that these strategies could serve as valuable models for the Maldives and other island nations striving for sustainability. He called on COP29 participants to unite in reaching a climate finance goal, underscoring that collective action is essential for effective climate solutions.
Following the event, President Dr. Muizzu met briefly with H.E. Ding Xuexiang, Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China, to discuss opportunities for strengthening bilateral cooperation between the Maldives and China.
This event occurred on the sidelines of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
In his remarks, President Dr. Muizzu acknowledged Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Chinese government’s dedication to green, low-carbon development, noting their longstanding support for the Maldives' environmental goals. He praised China's ambitious target of reaching carbon neutrality by 2060, describing it as a significant example of global leadership in climate action.
President Dr. Muizzu stressed that low-carbon development is imperative, given the increasing severity of climate change impacts. He highlighted the need to reduce emissions and safeguard the environment, expressing the Maldives' commitment to actively creating a sustainable future rather than remaining passive in the face of climate challenges.
Emphasizing the importance of multilateral cooperation, he reiterated that the Maldives’ engagement in international forums reflects the commitment of small island nations to shape a resilient and sustainable future. He underlined the Maldives' determination to exercise leadership in climate action, affirming that small nations like the Maldives must take control of their own environmental destinies.
President Dr. Muizzu expressed confidence in forward-thinking, low-carbon policies, noting that these strategies could serve as valuable models for the Maldives and other island nations striving for sustainability. He called on COP29 participants to unite in reaching a climate finance goal, underscoring that collective action is essential for effective climate solutions.
Following the event, President Dr. Muizzu met briefly with H.E. Ding Xuexiang, Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China, to discuss opportunities for strengthening bilateral cooperation between the Maldives and China.
