0.00%
Share of global GHG emissions
Based on data from Climate Watch (CAIT 2020), developed and maintained by the World Resources Institute. #155
Climate Vulnerability Index ranking
A higher number means a higher vulnerability to climate change. Based on the ND-GAIN Index (2021), developed by the University of Notre Dame. #90
Human Development Index ranking
A lower number means a better human development score. Based on the Human Development Index (2021), developed by UNDP. 26%
Conditional emissions reduction target by 2030
(compared to business as usual)
The highest emissions reduction target, conditional or unconditional, included in the country’s latest NDC. NDC Status
Maldives submitted its revised NDC in December 2020.
Key highlights from the NDC
- Maldives adopted a conditional emissions reduction target of 26% by 2030 compared to business as usual.
- The country also aspires to achieve net zero by 2030 depending on the international support received.
- The adaptation component of the revised NDC includes disaster risk reduction and management.
- This includes improving the country's preparedness for possible future extreme weather events and strengthening collaboration with other island communities.
Adaptation and resilience areas in the NDC
- Agriculture
- Infrastructure
- Health
- Water
- Coastal zones
- Tourism
- Disaster risk management
How UNDP’s Climate Promise is helping Maldives
The Climate Promise is being delivered in collaboration with key partners. Thanks to our partners in Maldives:
Last Updated
November 24, 2023
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Krib Sitathani
Regional Coordinator for the Climate Promise, UNDP Asia and the Pacific
Umar Mavee Ali
Programme Associate, Resilience and Climate Change, UNDP Maldives