President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has called for greater international financial and technological assistance to accelerate the Maldives’ transition to renewable energy, stressing that reducing dependence on imported fuel is essential for national energy security and economic stability.
Speaking at the High-Level Dialogue on Clean Energy Transition and Electrification during COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, President Muizzu highlighted the Maldives’ vulnerability to fluctuating global fuel prices and international supply disruptions.
The President reaffirmed the country’s commitment to achieving its target of generating 33 percent of electricity from renewable energy, a goal established in 2023.
He emphasised that reaching this target requires significant investment in renewable energy generation and energy storage infrastructure across the Maldives.
President Muizzu noted that the country’s geographically dispersed islands present considerable challenges, with the development and maintenance of electricity infrastructure costing significantly more than in larger nations.
To address these difficulties, the Maldives launched its Energy Sector Roadmap for 2024 to 2033, providing a framework for transitioning from fossil fuels to a sustainable, cost-effective and resilient renewable energy system.
The President urged international partners to expand access to affordable financing, advanced technology and infrastructure investment to help vulnerable island nations achieve their clean energy ambitions.
“The success of the global energy transition will ultimately be measured not by the ambitions we announce, but by our ability to deliver them,” President Muizzu said.
He reiterated that the Maldives remains committed to building a cleaner and more resilient energy future through stronger international partnerships.
President Muizzu is attending COP31 in Türkiye alongside First Lady Sajidha Mohamed and a high-level government delegation.
