Update of Nationally Determined Contribution of Maldives, 2020.

This is an update to Maldives’ first Nationally Determined Contribution submitted in 2015 pursuant to decision 1/CP.21. The Targets given are relative to the projected emissions to 2030 under a BAU scenario with 2011 as the base year of emissions. Actions to be undertaken to achieve the NDC target include increase in electricity production by renewable energy (upto 15% of energy mix); converting waste to energy; 26% reduction of emissions by 2030. Maldives aims to reach net-zero by 2030 subject to extensive support and assistance from the international community.
In addition to the above, Maldives is strengthening adaptation actions to build climate resilience as a high national priority. These actions include enhancing agriculture and food security; infrastructure resilience; public health; enhancing water security; coastal protection; safeguarding coral reef biodiversity; tourism; fisheries; early warning and systematic observation; and disaster risk reduction and management. Further, actions are also indicated for cross-cutting sectors like Finance, Climate governance and capacity building.