President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has stated that the administration and all of its agencies are now collectively working towards overcoming the challenges posed by climate change.

He made this statement during the fourth session of the third Viavathi Raajje Conference on Monday.

The fourth and final session of the conference focused on building a resilient community.

President Solih addressed the effects and consequences of climate change in the Maldives and other parts of the world. He stated that climate change is the most serious global threat, and that public opinion on the subject is shifting.

The President asserted that climate change affects everyone around the world, regardless of nation size, and emphasized on the importance of working together to address this imminent threat.

During the session, Minister of Environment, Climate Change Aminath Shauna provided participants with updates on the administration's efforts to protect the environment and mitigate the effects of climate change.

The participants were also given the opportunity to discuss with the panel the issues highlighted during the "Funoala Dharubaaru," which took place prior to the conference.

President Solih was joined on the panel by Minister of Environment and Climate Change Aminath Shauna, Minister of Finance Ibrahim Ameer, Minister of National Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure Mohamed Aslam, and Chief Executive Officer of the National Disaster Management Authority Hisan Hassan.

The third Viavathi Raajje Conference was held at Gan Island of Laamu Atoll from September 11-12, 2022.

The two-day conference featured four sessions with presentations and discussions on a variety of topics. These included gender equality, the formulation of land-use plans, fiscal autonomy of local councils and social welfare.

Participants of this conference included city council mayors, island council presidents and presidents of Women’s Development Committees (WDC) from the southern atolls of Maldives: Dhaalu, Thaa, Laamu, Gaafu Alif, Gaafu Dhaal Atolls, Fuvahmulah City and Addu City.

The President was joined at the conference by government ministers, Parliament members of the southern atolls, policy executives from the President’s Office, and technical experts from various institutions including state-owned enterprises.

Over 270 individuals took part in this conference, along with 107 council members and WDC representatives.