President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has called for stronger international cooperation, affordable financing and greater access to technology to accelerate the Maldives’ transition towards clean energy, highlighting the importance of building a secure, sustainable and resilient energy future for the island nation.
The President made the remarks while addressing the High-Level Dialogue on Clean Energy Transition and Electrification: 35 by 35: Powering the Future, held as part of the COP31 Leaders’ Summit in Antalya, Türkiye. He emphasised that the transition to renewable energy is not only central to addressing climate change, but is also essential for strengthening national energy security, protecting the Maldivian economy and ensuring a reliable supply of electricity across the country.
With the Maldives continuing to rely heavily on imported fuel for electricity generation, President Dr Muizzu said reducing this dependence remains an important national priority. The country’s geographical structure, with communities spread across numerous islands, also creates significant challenges in developing, operating and maintaining modern energy infrastructure, increasing both investment and operational costs.
The President highlighted the Government’s target, established in 2023, to generate 33 per cent of the Maldives’ electricity from renewable energy sources. Achieving this ambitious target will require substantial investment in solar and other renewable energy generation, modern energy storage systems and supporting infrastructure capable of enabling wider renewable energy adoption across inhabited islands and key economic centres.
To guide this transformation, the Maldives has introduced the Maldives Energy Sector Roadmap 2024–2033, providing a strategic framework for moving away from fossil fuel-based energy systems towards a cleaner, more affordable and resilient renewable energy sector. The roadmap reflects the Government’s broader commitment to strengthening energy independence while supporting sustainable economic development.
President Dr Muizzu also stressed that meaningful progress in the global energy transition will depend on converting international commitments into practical action, particularly by ensuring that vulnerable and developing nations can access affordable finance, modern technology and investment opportunities.
Reaffirming the Maldives’ commitment to a cleaner and more resilient future, the President said the country remains ready to work closely with international partners to advance renewable energy, strengthen national infrastructure and contribute to global efforts towards a more sustainable energy future.
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