Maldives Hosts High-Level Climate Event at UN General Assembly

The Maldives convened a high-level side event at the 80th UNGA titled 'Decade of Paris Agreement: The Maldives’ Climate Action and Partnerships for Resilience'. Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim outlined the evolution of climate policy, highlighting the submission of the third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) in February 2025, with an ambitious conditional emissions reduction target of 1.52 million tonnes of CO₂ by 2035. A panel discussion featured speakers from Japan, UN, UNDP, Italy, Green Climate Fund, and UNEP. Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel delivered closing remarks, emphasizing that partnerships are key and calling for renewed international solidarity. The event reaffirmed Maldives' leadership as Chair of AOSIS during Paris Agreement negotiations.

The Maldives convened a high-level side event at the 80th UNGA titled 'Decade of Paris Agreement: The Maldives’ Climate Action and Partnerships for Resilience'. Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim outlined the evolution of climate policy, highlighting the submission of the third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) in February 2025, with an ambitious conditional emissions reduction target of 1.52 million tonnes of CO₂ by 2035. A panel discussion featured speakers from Japan, UN, UNDP, Italy, Green Climate Fund, and UNEP. Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel delivered closing remarks, emphasizing that partnerships are key and calling for renewed international solidarity. The event reaffirmed Maldives' leadership as Chair of AOSIS during Paris Agreement negotiations.

The Maldives convened a high-level side event at the 80th UNGA titled 'Decade of Paris Agreement: The Maldives’ Climate Action and Partnerships for Resilience'. Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim outlined the evolution of climate policy, highlighting the submission of the third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) in February 2025, with an ambitious conditional emissions reduction target of 1.52 million tonnes of CO₂ by 2035. A panel discussion featured speakers from Japan, UN, UNDP, Italy, Green Climate Fund, and UNEP. Foreign Minister Dr Abdulla Khaleel delivered closing remarks, emphasizing that partnerships are key and calling for renewed international solidarity. The event reaffirmed Maldives' leadership as Chair of AOSIS during Paris Agreement negotiations.

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