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MALE’: President Dr Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed have returned to the Maldives after completing their visit to Türkiye to attend the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

A high level Maldivian government delegation also accompanied the President during the visit.

The summit, held under the theme “Towards a Sustainable, Resilient and Equitable Future”, began on November 10.

President calls for stronger climate commitments

During the summit, President Muizzu delivered the Maldives’ national statement, calling for countries to fulfil their climate commitments and introduce reforms to the international financial system.

He also highlighted the importance of addressing the vulnerabilities faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS), stressing the need to turn political commitments into practical action.

The President also participated in several high level roundtable discussions held during the summit.

First Lady highlights marine pollution

During the visit, First Lady Sajidha Mohamed addressed a high level meeting of the Global Zero Waste Alliance.

In her remarks, she highlighted the damage caused by marine waste to coral reefs, marine ecosystems and food security. She stressed that discarded waste does not simply disappear and called attention to the need for responsible waste management.

The President and First Lady also held discussions with leaders from various countries and representatives of international organisations on the sidelines of the summit.

Key issues discussed at COP31

The summit focused on several major climate priorities, including the transition to renewable energy, securing financial assistance to strengthen climate resilience and addressing climate related losses and damage.