President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has attended the opening session of the Antalya Leaders’ Summit in Türkiye, held as part of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31).
The summit brings together heads of state and government, senior officials and other international leaders to discuss the global climate agenda and strengthen cooperation in addressing the growing effects of climate change. Such high-level meetings provide an opportunity for countries to build political momentum, review shared commitments and identify ways to accelerate climate action.
President Muizzu is scheduled to deliver the Maldives’ national statement at the summit, participate in high-level discussions and events, and hold bilateral meetings with leaders from other countries.
The Maldivian delegation is joining representatives from across the world in discussions focused on finding sustainable and long-term responses to climate challenges. Key areas of engagement include strengthening international partnerships and advancing collective efforts to address the environmental and economic consequences of climate change.
The Antalya discussions form part of COP31’s broader programme to build international consensus and speed up the implementation of climate commitments.
COP31 brings together countries that are parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), alongside representatives from international organisations, the private sector, youth groups, scientific institutions and civil society. Their participation is intended to bring together different perspectives, research and practical experience in shaping a more inclusive and effective global response to the climate crisis.
For the Maldives, participation in the summit is particularly significant, as the country is among the small island developing states most vulnerable to rising sea levels and other climate-related threats. The Maldives has consistently called for stronger international climate action, greater access to climate finance and increased support for vulnerable nations.
