Maldives' Intended Nationally Determined Contribution, 2016

According to Maldives' Intended Nationally Determined Contribution, the country intends to take actions and undertakings to reduce unconditionally 10% of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (under a BaU) by the year 2030. These actions and undertakings could be scaled-up to 24% in a conditional manner, in the context of sustainable development, supported and enabled by availability of financial resources, technology transfer and capacity building. It further states that Maldives is focusing its efforts, actions and undertakings in reducing its GHG emissions in the energy sector. These actions and undertakings will be based on strategies and sectoral action plans designed, amongst others, for the following areas of intervention: energy, tourism, waste, water and building sectors. In terms of adaptation, Maldives will focus on enhancing food security, infrastructure resilience, protection of public health from vector borne and water borne diseases, enhancing water security, coastal protection, safeguarding coral reef and its biodiversity, protection of the tourism industry, protection of tuna fisheries, and early warning and systematic observation.