Maldives Joins the Blue Planet Alliance

The government of the Maldives and the Blue Planet Alliance (BPA) signed a non-binding agreement yesterday, making the Maldives a member nation of the alliance.

The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship Programme in Honolulu, Hawaii, where Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef is attending as a special guest. Vice President Latheef signed the agreement on behalf of the Maldives, while Henk Rogers, Founder of the Blue Planet Alliance, signed on behalf of the organisation.

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Titled The Blue Planet Climate Agreement, the document recognises the vital importance of renewable energy and reaffirms the Maldives’ commitment to its ambitious renewable energy targets within the framework of sustainable development, with support from the international community. The Agreement also formally acknowledges the Maldives as an official member of the Blue Planet Alliance, with both parties committing to work together to promote and advance renewable energy implementation.

According to the President’s Office, Vice President Latheef, while delivering remarks as a special guest at the programme’s opening ceremony yesterday, highlighted the need to move beyond the status quo to drive innovative climate solutions, particularly for communities on the front lines of the climate crisis.

He emphasised the particular vulnerabilities of small island nations such as the Maldives, where the climate crisis is no longer a distant threat but a present reality. Despite these challenges, he reaffirmed the Maldives’ unwavering commitment to climate leadership.

The Vice President referenced the recent launch of the Maldives’ Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), together with the newly unveiled Energy Roadmap 2024–2033. This strategic plan sets an ambitious goal to generate 33 percent of the country’s electricity from renewable sources by 2028, representing a major step forward in the nation’s energy transition. He described this target as a key pillar of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s national agenda to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

Framing the challenges faced by small island states as drivers of innovation, Vice President Latheef commended the Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship Programme as a crucial platform for island nations to share expertise, develop novel solutions, and coordinate international climate action. He noted that the Programme brings together policy experts, utility leaders, and grassroots advocates committed to advancing climate resilience and accelerating clean energy adoption across island communities.

He concluded his address by encouraging fellows to look beyond technological solutions and focus on shaping innovative policies and financing models that can create lasting impacts within communities and shape the global climate conversation.

Vice President Latheef is currently on an official visit to Hawaii, United States of America, at the invitation of the Blue Planet Alliance. The fellowship programme includes participants from government institutions, utility providers, and civil society organisations.