At a high-level United Nations event focused on "Delivering Early Warnings for All and Addressing Extreme Heat," at COP29 President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu outlined his nation’s comprehensive early warning and resilience strategy, highlighting the urgency of climate action for vulnerable island communities.

Reflecting on the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that left lasting impacts, 

Thanking the UN Secretary-General for prioritizing the Maldives in the "Early Warnings for All" initiative, President Dr. Muizzu described the country’s pioneering approach as the first nation to adopt a national strategic roadmap aligned with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

The Maldives’ 20-year National Development Plan prioritizes climate resilience, disaster preparedness, and advanced early warning systems.

Among key initiatives, President Dr. Muizzu highlighted the development of a disaster loss database to track climate-related damages and the implementation of impact-based forecasting, which will enable communities to take timely, targeted action.

He further explained that Maldives is also expanding its alert capabilities with the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) and cell broadcasting for swift, widespread warnings, including remote islands.

President concluded by calling for more international support in areas like marine forecasting and observation.

At COP29, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu is represents Maldives, addressing the unique climate challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) alongside a dedicated delegation.

This year’s event is being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024.