Maldives ambassador: ‘We are creat • Table.Briefings

Botschafter Malediven — Omar Abdul Razzak – Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to Belgium and the European Union

Rising sea levels pose an existential threat to the Maldives. The country’s ambassador to the EU, Omar Abdul Razzak, is therefore calling for easier access to financing, especially for adaptation measures. It is currently receiving less support than emission reductions. The interview was conducted by Claire Stam.

According to the World Bank, sea levels are expected to rise by 10 to 100 centimeters by 2100. Based on these estimates, the Maldives could be completely submerged. How is your country preparing for this?

Maldives ambassador: ‘We are creating new islands and aim to be CO2-neutral by 2030’

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