VP Naseem departs for COP27 summit
A chance to address the archipelago nation's aims for sustainable development on a global level, COP27 is a significant occasion for the Maldives
VP Naseem departed from the Velana International Airport (VIA), on Friday morning
Vice President Faisal Naseem has departed to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
VP Naseem departed from the Velana International Airport (VIA), on Friday morning.
His trip is to attend the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27).
A high-level delegation of government officials accompany the vice president during the visit.
VP Naseem is scheduled to deliver the national statement at the conference and is scheduled to participate in multiple high-level roundtable discussions.
A chance to address the archipelago nation's aims for sustainable development on a global level, COP27 is a significant occasion for the Maldives.
COP27 will be hosted by the government of Egypt.
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has been a vocal advocate regarding the fiscal strain and climate vulnerabilities faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) during preceding global forums.
Earlier, Maldives announced an ambitious plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2030.
COP27 brings parties together to accelerate global climate action through emissions reduction, scaled-up adaptation efforts, and enhanced flows of appropriate finance.
Several leaders across the globe are scheduled to participate in the summit as well as thousands of negotiators, government representatives, businesses and advocates.
