Maldives Urges COP31 to Replenish the Green Climate Fund
Maldives urges COP31 for debt-free climate grants and replenished funds to support island adaptation.
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President Seeks International Support for Maldives’ Clean Energy Transition
President Muizzu seeks international financing and support for the Maldives' renewable energy transition at COP31.
Maldives to Press for Climate Grants at COP31
Maldives President Muizzu attends COP31 to seek grant funding and faster climate finance for island…
Maldives Seals Landmark 15MW Solar Deal to Reduce Island Diesel Reliance
Maldives signs largest solar deal, a 15MW system cutting diesel reliance and fuel costs.
Maldives Prioritises Green Innovation and Climate Action at China Summits
Maldives pursued green innovation and climate partnerships at two Hong Kong environmental summits.
Maldives’ Coral Reef Ecosystems Classified as Critically Endangered in IUCN Assessment
IUCN classifies Maldives coral reefs as Critically Endangered, citing ocean warming and local pressures.
Greenhouse Farming Programme Launched to Enhance Local Produce and Climate Resilience
Greenhouse training programme in Hanimaadhoo promotes climate-smart farming of cucumbers and melons across northern atolls.
Maldives Represents Small Island Interests at COP17 Biodiversity Summit in Armenia
Maldives delegation attends COP17 biodiversity summit in Armenia to advocate island states' environmental preservation goals.
Maldives Joins Energy Security Talks as It Pursues 2028 Renewable Target
Maldives joins Riyadh energy security talks while pursuing its 2028 renewable electricity generation target.
Thoriq Ibrahim Presents Credentials as Maldives’ Representative to IRENA
Thoriq Ibrahim presented credentials as Maldives' IRENA representative, focusing on renewable energy cooperation and support.
Maldives Begins Nationwide Site Survey to Expand Solar PV Energy Target
Maldives surveys atolls for solar sites, targeting 33 per cent renewable electricity by 2028.
Maldives Tests Climate Data Framework for Island States
The Maldives is being used as a pilot site for a climate-data framework designed to…
Maldivian Youth Present Climate Priorities Ahead of COP31
Young Maldivians present climate priorities to inform national engagement at COP31 in Türkiye.
Stronger El Niño Raises Food, Water and Reef Risks for Maldives
Strengthening El Niño threatens Maldives food prices, water supplies and reef-dependent businesses through early 2027.
Maldives Forecast Warns of Heat and Uneven Rainfall
El Niño brings above-average heat and uneven rainfall across Maldives, threatening reefs and agriculture.
Maldives Highlights Gaps in Global Land Monitoring System
Maldives urges global land degradation reporting to accommodate small island states' geography and monitoring limits.
Maldives Expects Major Renewable Energy Projects to Finish by Next Year, Says Minister
Maldives advances renewable energy projects targeting 33 percent clean electricity generation by 2028.
Maldives Seeks Dedicated SIDS Seats in Global Biodiversity Expert Groups
Maldives pushes for dedicated SIDS representation in biodiversity expert groups at Nairobi convention meeting.
Solar-Hybrid Electricity Systems Commissioned Across 25 Maldivian Islands
Maldives commissions solar-hybrid systems on 25 islands, cutting diesel use and advancing renewable energy targets…
Malé Declaration Meeting Renews Regional Focus on Air Pollution
South Asian nations renew regional cooperation on air pollution under the Malé Declaration framework.
Maldives Met Office Monitoring Climate Effects of Emerging El Niño
The Maldives Meteorological Service is monitoring the development of El Niño in the Pacific Ocean…
Gov’t Introduces Vilunveshi Grant Programme Under Climate Adaptation Initiative
Minister of Climate Change, Environment and Energy Ali Shareef has inaugurated the Vilunveshi Grant Programme,…
Vice President Calls for Climate Finance to Address Mobility Risks
Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef has called for stronger international cooperation and increased climate…
Vice President to Address Climate Mobility Forum in Berlin
Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef departed for Berlin on Tuesday evening to participate in the…