Despite Negligible Emissions, Maldives Disproportionately Affected by Climate Change: Speaker Aslam

Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Aslam addressed the 148th Assembly of the Inter-parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva (23-27 March), highlighting that Maldives is disproportionately affected by climate change despite negligible emissions. He stated that Maldives does not want to become climate refugees and emphasized preserving their culture and identity. Aslam also discussed violent extremism, citing the attack on former President Nasheed, and noted amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Act and establishment of the National Reintegration Centre. He addressed gender disparity, noting only 5% of parliamentarians are women and a bill to reserve 33% of seats for women was submitted. He urged an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, citing 32,333 Palestinians killed and 74,694 wounded since 7 October. He stressed parliamentary diplomacy and tolerance.

Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Aslam addressed the 148th Assembly of the Inter-parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva (23-27 March), highlighting that Maldives is disproportionately affected by climate change despite negligible emissions. He stated that Maldives does not want to become climate refugees and emphasized preserving their culture and identity. Aslam also discussed violent extremism, citing the attack on former President Nasheed, and noted amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Act and establishment of the National Reintegration Centre. He addressed gender disparity, noting only 5% of parliamentarians are women and a bill to reserve 33% of seats for women was submitted. He urged an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, citing 32,333 Palestinians killed and 74,694 wounded since 7 October. He stressed parliamentary diplomacy and tolerance.

Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Aslam addressed the 148th Assembly of the Inter-parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva (23-27 March), highlighting that Maldives is disproportionately affected by climate change despite negligible emissions. He stated that Maldives does not want to become climate refugees and emphasized preserving their culture and identity. Aslam also discussed violent extremism, citing the attack on former President Nasheed, and noted amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Act and establishment of the National Reintegration Centre. He addressed gender disparity, noting only 5% of parliamentarians are women and a bill to reserve 33% of seats for women was submitted. He urged an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, citing 32,333 Palestinians killed and 74,694 wounded since 7 October. He stressed parliamentary diplomacy and tolerance.

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