Maldives to Utilise Loss and Damage Fund to Address Climate Challenges

Maldives Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim announced the nation's intention to use the Loss and Damage Fund, established at COP27, to address climate challenges. Speaking at Velana International Airport before departing for COP28 in the UAE (30 Nov - 12 Dec 2023), he emphasized developed nations' responsibility for historical emissions. He was accompanied by Climate Envoy Ali Shareef. President Mohamed Muizzu is set to lead the Maldivian delegation at COP28. Shareef defended President Muizzu's controversial remarks about sea-level rise, saying they were taken out of context and that Muizzu does not deny climate change. Shareef was appointed under the Climate Emergency Act on 22 November.

Maldives Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim announced the nation's intention to use the Loss and Damage Fund, established at COP27, to address climate challenges. Speaking at Velana International Airport before departing for COP28 in the UAE (30 Nov - 12 Dec 2023), he emphasized developed nations' responsibility for historical emissions. He was accompanied by Climate Envoy Ali Shareef. President Mohamed Muizzu is set to lead the Maldivian delegation at COP28. Shareef defended President Muizzu's controversial remarks about sea-level rise, saying they were taken out of context and that Muizzu does not deny climate change. Shareef was appointed under the Climate Emergency Act on 22 November.

Maldives Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim announced the nation's intention to use the Loss and Damage Fund, established at COP27, to address climate challenges. Speaking at Velana International Airport before departing for COP28 in the UAE (30 Nov - 12 Dec 2023), he emphasized developed nations' responsibility for historical emissions. He was accompanied by Climate Envoy Ali Shareef. President Mohamed Muizzu is set to lead the Maldivian delegation at COP28. Shareef defended President Muizzu's controversial remarks about sea-level rise, saying they were taken out of context and that Muizzu does not deny climate change. Shareef was appointed under the Climate Emergency Act on 22 November.

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