Environment Ministry and UNDP Partner for Key Biodiversity and Climate Projects

The Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy (MOCCEE) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have officially signed Letters of Agreement to execute key national environmental protection and biodiversity conservation projects.

Supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the collaborative initiative is structured to strengthen national policies, enhance biodiversity conservation, and uphold international environmental commitments.

According to the Climate Change Ministry, core deliverables under the agreement include:

• NBSAP Revision: Updating and revising the Maldives' National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan to align with modern framework requirements.

• CBD Reporting: Formulating the 7th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

• Biodiversity Financing: Developing a comprehensive Biodiversity Financing Plan to secure sustainable long-term financial resources for nature conservation.

The Ministry highlighted that this partnership marks significant progress in the government's ongoing effort to safeguard the Maldives' fragile ecosystems while contributing to global climate and environmental goals.