President Dr Muizzu attends opening Session of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan

President His Excellency Dr Mohamed Muizzu participated in the opening session of the World Leaders Climate Action Summit at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

This year’s theme for COP29 is “In Solidarity For A Green World,”. COP29 offers a critical opportunity for the Maldives to spotlight its climate resilience initiatives and sustainable development goals.

President Dr Muizzu continues to advocate on the unique challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and has consistently raised awareness on climate issues impacting the Maldives.

This is the second COP of UNFCCC that the President is participating in since assuming office in November 2023. At COP28 in 2023, he outlined his vision for a climate-resilient Maldives, introducing an ambitious nationwide plan to plant five million trees and committing to generate 33% of the country’s electricity from renewable sources within five years.

The agenda at COP29 will address key priorities, including setting a new collective financial goal, strengthening international collaboration, and removing obstacles to the development of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

Ahead of the opening session, the President joined other global leaders for a group photo, symbolising unity in their efforts to address climate change. He is scheduled to deliver his national address later this afternoon, where he will further share Maldives’ climate goals and resilience strategies.