Maldives

Asia and the Pacific
Previous Malaysia
Next Mongolia
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.
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

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