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Maldives' Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC).

Country/Territory
Maldives
Document type
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Fisheries, Forestry, Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Climate change Agricultural development Sustainable development Sustainable use Early warning system/emergency intervention system Food security Emissions Environmental planning Disasters Desertification Risk assessment/management Soil conservation/soil improvement Governance Ecosystem preservation Biodiversity Tourism Migratory species Forest management/forest conservation Freshwater resources management Irrigation Management/conservation Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
2016-2030
Abstract

The Intended Nationally Determined Contribution Vision recognizes the status of Maldives as a nation suffering from the adverse impacts of climate change and to build its capacity to ensure a safe, sustainable and resilient and prosperous future. Maldives aims to achieve a low emission development future and ensure energy security. Maldives is focusing its efforts, actions and undertakings in reducing its GHG emissions in the energy sector. These actions and undertakings will be based on strategies and sectoral action plans designed, amongst others, for the following areas of intervention: energy, tourism, waste, water, and building sectors. Maldives aims to undertake adaptation actions and opportunities and build climate resilient infrastructure to address the current and future impacts of climate change. As a minimal contributor to global GHG emissions, Maldives places a significant priority on adapting to the adverse impacts of climate change.

Full text
English
Website
www4.unfccc.int