President Muizzu calls for fulfillment of climate pledges and reform of international financial system
14 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ހޮނިހިރު 08:40The President and First Lady returned to the Maldives on Saturday following their participation in the UN Climate Change Conference, where the President advocated for increased financial support for Small Island Developing States and engaged in high-level discussions with international leaders regarding urgent environmental challenges.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu returned to the Maldives on Saturday following his visit to attend the COP29 summit. The President concluded his trip after participating in the high-level segments of the climate conference. | Presidents Office
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has called on the international community to fulfill its climate commitments and urged for comprehensive reforms to the global financial architecture.
The President returned to the Maldives on Saturday, concluding his visit to Turkey to attend the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
The President was accompanied by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed and a high-level government delegation at the summit, which commenced on November 10 under the theme "Towards a Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Future."
Delivering the Maldives' national statement at the conference, the President emphasized the importance of translating political pledges into tangible results and called for the recognition of the unique vulnerabilities faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
During this visit, the President participated in high-level roundtable discussions on climate issues, where he highlighted the unique challenges faced by vulnerable island nations and advocated for increased international support for these countries.
Furthermore, First Lady Sajidha delivered a keynote address at a high-level meeting of the Global Zero Waste Alliance.
In her remarks, she highlighted the detrimental impact of marine debris on coral reefs, marine ecosystems, and food security, reminding the audience that discarded waste does not simply disappear on its own.
On the sidelines of the summit, the President and the First Lady met and held discussions with various heads of state, leaders of international organizations, and prominent figures working in climate-related fields.
The President's Office stated that the summit, held to urge collective and immediate action against climate change, primarily focused on transitioning to renewable energy, securing financial assistance to overcome climate challenges, and adapting rural communities to the impacts of climate change.
