Mohamed Muizzu urges world leaders to deliver on climate promises

Mohamed Muizzu has called on the international community to turn climate pledges into practical action, while also pressing for sweeping changes to the global financial system. The Maldives president made the appeal during a visit to Turkey for the 31st UN climate conference, COP31, according to the report. In the Maldives’ national statement at the summit, Muizzu stressed that small island developing states face particular vulnerabilities and said their needs should be recognised. He also took part in high-level roundtable discussions, where he highlighted the challenges confronting island nations and argued for greater international support. The president returned to the Maldives on Saturday after the trip. He was accompanied by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed and a senior government delegation. The conference began on November 10 under the theme “Towards a Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Future.” Sajidha Mohamed also addressed a high-level meeting of the Global Zero Waste Alliance. In her keynote remarks, she warned that marine waste harms coral reefs and ocean ecosystems and can threaten food security. She reminded attendees that discarded rubbish does not simply vanish, the report said. During the summit, Muizzu and the First Lady met with heads of state, international organisation leaders and figures working on climate issues. The conference focused on moving to renewable energy, securing financial support for climate challenges and helping rural communities adapt to the effects of climate change.