- The Maldives explored green innovation and climate collaboration at two environmental summits held in Hong Kong.
- State Minister Aishath Inaya delivered the keynote, stressing multilateral partnerships and sustainable financing for resilience.
- Discussions identified opportunities in renewable transition, conservation, and climate resilience to support the nation's domestic agenda.
The Maldives has explored fresh avenues for international collaboration on green innovation, climate action, and sustainable development during two environmental summits in Hong Kong.
Minister of State at the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy, Aishath Inaya, delivered the keynote address during the opening segment of the 2026 Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference. In her remarks, Inaya highlighted the Maldives’ core environmental and climate priorities, whilst emphasising the critical role of multilateral partnerships, international cooperation, and sustainable financing in accelerating the green transition and building long-term resilience.
State Minister Inaya led the Maldivian delegation alongside Deputy Minister Ali Nasir across both the Innovation Conference and the concurrent Eco Expo Asia Conference.
The Ministry confirmed that the dual platforms enabled the delegation to reinforce ties with global stakeholders dedicated to environmental protection. Throughout the proceedings, the Maldivian representatives exchanged policy insights, reviewed technical advancements, and identified prospective joint ventures aimed at curbing ecological degradation.
According to ministerial officials, the discussions yielded significant opportunities to deploy innovative solutions across several key sectors, including renewable transition frameworks, ecological conservation programmes, and climate resilience projects.
The Ministry emphasised that engaging in such high-level multilateral forums directly bolsters the nation’s domestic environmental agenda. For a low-lying archipelago confronting severe, immediate vulnerabilities from rising sea levels and global temperature anomalies, securing robust international partnerships and cutting-edge green technologies remains a central priority.
