Hassan Khaleel

On the sidelines of #CBDCOP17, Minister of State H.E. Mohamed Faiz attended the launch of the Yerevan Global OECM Action Hub. Led by the Republic of Armenia in collaboration with the CBD Secretariat, FAO, and IUCN, the Hub will support the recognition, monitoring, and reporting of Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs), areas beyond formally designated protected areas that deliver lasting conservation benefits. #oecm #30x30

Minister of State H.E. Mohamed Faiz attended the High-Level Ministerial Event on the intergovernmental negotiating committee for Plastic Pollution held at the sidelines of the #CBDCOP17. The event served as an informal platform for strategic dialogue, enabling reflection and exchange of perspectives on key issues and to consider pathways toward the successful conclusion of negotiations for a legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.

The Maldives participated in the high-level event “From the Global Review to National Action: Closing the Ecosystem Mapping Gap with the Global Ecosystems Atlas”, held on 27 October 2026 on the sidelines of #COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia. State Minister H.E. Mohamed Faiz delivered remarks on behalf of the Maldives, highlighting the importance of ecosystem mapping in strengthening national biodiversity monitoring, reporting and implementation of the #KMGBF. The State Minister also emphasised the Maldives’ ambition to expand mapping into marine ecosystems and establish a comprehensive national ecosystem monitoring system, inviting development and financing partners to support the next phase of this initiative. #CBDCOP17 #Maldives #GlobalEcosystemsAtlas #Biodiversity #EcosystemMapping

A milestone for the Maldives! 🇲🇻 At the 46th GCF Board meeting, Director General Amjad Abdulla highlighted the significance of Maldives Finance and Leasing Company’s accreditation as the first ever direct access entity of the Maldives. This milestone advances the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen direct access to climate finance, mobilise resources for national climate priorities, and build resilience in communities across the Maldives. @theGCF @mflcmv #GCFB46

This week, representatives from the Ministry are attending Asia-Pacific Ocean Week in Bangkok, Thailand. The Maldivian delegation will be engaging with regional partners across Asia and the Pacific to exchange best practices and strategies to strengthen marine conservation.

At the high-level event “From the Global Review to National Action: Closing the Ecosystem Mapping Gap with the Global Ecosystems Atlas”, Ahmed Shan, Director of Knowledge Management, Research and Assessment at the Ministry, presented the Maldives’ experience as the first National Accelerator of the Global Ecosystems Atlas. Shan highlighted the progress achieved in developing a nationally owned ecosystem map through the use of Earth observation, artificial intelligence, local expertise and international collaboration. #CBDCOP17 #Maldives #GlobalEcosystemsAtlas #Biodiversity #EcosystemMapping

The Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy held a stakeholder meeting on antibiotic waste management under the Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building for the Sound Management of Chemicals and Wastes in the Maldives project. The meeting brought together 21 representatives from 14 institutions to raise awareness of environmental impacts and strengthen capacity for the safe management and disposal of antibiotic waste. Deputy Minister Ahmed Nizam highlighted the importance of stakeholder collaboration and stronger procedures for the sound management of chemicals and waste.

At the China–Maldives Investment Cooperation Forum 2026, State Minister Dr. Muaviyath Mohamed delivered a presentation on investment opportunities in the Maldives’ energy sector, detailing strategic pathways to achieve His Excellency President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s target of generating 33% of the nation’s electricity from renewable sources by 2028. The presentation also outlined the investment opportunities and mechanisms to advance the country’s clean energy transition.

State Minister H.E. Mohamed Faiz delivered an intervention at the Ministerial International Steering Committee of the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, held on the sidelines of CBD COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia. He highlighted the Maldives’ progress towards achieving the 30x30 target and underscored the importance of support mechanisms for Small Island Developing States, including the Rapid Deployment Mechanism, through which timely and accessible assistance can help translate ambition into implementation.

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Minister of State Ms. Aishath Inaya delivered the keynote address during the opening segment of the 2026 Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference in Hong Kong. In her remarks, she highlighted the Maldives’ key environmental and climate priorities, while emphasizing the critical role of partnerships, international cooperation, and sustainable financing in accelerating the green transition and building a more resilient and sustainable future.

At the ongoing 46th Meeting of the Board of the Green Climate Fund in Songdo, Republic of Korea, Director General Amjad Abdulla is representing Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on the Board and advocating on their behalf. The meeting comes at a critical juncture as the Board considers key decisions that will help shape the Fund's direction ahead of its next replenishment cycle. Director Aishath Aileen Niyaz is also participating in the meeting as an advisor to the SIDS seat

State Minister H.E. Mohamed Faiz participated in the high-level event "Launch of the Yerevan Tech for Biodiversity Monitoring Hub”, held today, on the sidelines of #COP17 in Yerevan, Armenia. The event launched a global initiative to support Parties to strengthen national biodiversity monitoring systems through innovative technologies, enhanced technical capacities, and international cooperation. The iniatiative is beneficial is advancing the implementation of the #KMGBF, through accesing technologies to collect reliable biodiversity data to support monitoring for #SIDS. #TakingActionForNature

State Minister H.E. Mohamed Faiz delivered the Maldives National Statement at the High-Level Segment of #COP17. Maldives reaffirmed its commitment to translating the #KMGBF into national action, through the ongoing revision of the NBSAP recognition of OECMs and the national #30x30 Roadmap The statement also emphasized the unique vulnerabilities of #SIDS and highlighted the importance of adequate, timely and accessible financial resources t to effectively deliver on their biodiversity commitments, to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 and achieve the vision of living in harmony with nature by 2050. #TakingActionForNature

A consultative stakeholder workshop was held yesterday under the NAP process to reconfirm national priorities for sectoral adaptation planning. The workshop also informs adaptation reporting for the BTR2

Speaking at the government session panel discussion, “Green Technology and Green Innovation: Driving Sustainable Development and Shared Prosperity Along the Silk Road,” at the Eco Asia Conference 2026, Minister of State Aishath Inaya emphasized that for Small Island Developing States, innovative, affordable, and locally appropriate solutions are essential for strengthening climate resilience, safeguarding biodiversity, and advancing sustainable development.

Minister of State Ms. Aishath Inaya and Deputy Minister Ali Nasir represented the Maldives at the 2026 Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference and Eco Expo Asia Conference in Hong Kong. The conference provided a valuable platform to engage with international partners, exchange perspectives, and explore opportunities for cooperation in green innovation, environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable development.