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In the Updated Nationally Determined Contribution of Maldives, it targets 26% reduction of emissions in 2030 (under a BaU) 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 aims to reach net-zero by 2030 provided that it secures extensive support and assistance from the international community. It will likewise enhance the adaptation measures indicated in its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution.
The Maldives' Energy Policy and Strategy 2016 consists of revised policies derived from Maldives' Energy Policy and Strategy 2010. The nine policies in 2010 are reduced to five key policy statements that are linked to other national energy policies and Sustainable Development Goals' seven targets.
The Strategic National Action Plan for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation is designed to promote collaboration among policy makers, experts and practitioners of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in the country for the development of a comprehensive risk management approach. The action plan aims to build resilience of the nation and the island communities to disasters by sustaining progress made, by consolidating learned best practices, and by incorporating risk reduction into the strategy for decentralization.
The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2016-2025 seeks to ensure that threats to biodiversity are addressed, biodiversity is conserved, sustainably used and benefits arising from them are shared equitably. The NBSAP is composed of three (3) guiding principles namely: (i) the people of this generation and the generations to come reserves the right to access and share benefits of rich biodiversity and ecosystem services; (ii) responsibility of conserving and sustainability using biodiversity lies on everyone's shoulders and shall be taken as a shared responsibility; (iii) biodiversity shall be mainstreamed into all sectors and in a manner whereby monitoring progress and accountability is ensured.
The Environmental Protection and Preservation Act of Maldives mandates concerned government authorities to provide the necessary guidelines and advise on environmental protection in accordance with the prevailing conditions and needs of the country. The Ministry of Planning, Human Resources and Environment (Ministry) is specifically made responsible for identifying protected areas and natural reserves and for drawing up the necessary rules and regulations for their protection and preservation.
The National Energy Efficiency Action Plan addresses issues on energy supply by efficient management of demand. The Plan promotes energy efficiency in order to meet the policy direction to "promote energy efficiency to ensure productive use of energy and minimize waste in order to contribute to sustainable development and increased welfare and competitiveness."
The Renewable Energy Policy of Malaysia envisions national electricity supply security and sustainable socio-economic development through enhanced utilization of indigenous renewable energy resources. The five (5) Policy objectives embody elements of energy, industry and environmental policies.
The National Policy on Biological Diversity abides by the Policy Statement that "Malaysia is committed to conserve its biological diversity, promote its sustainable use and ensure the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of biological resources." The Policy has five overarching goals encompassing stakeholder empowerment, reducing pressures on biodiversity, safeguarding ecosystems, species and genetic diversity, ensuring fair and equitable sharing of benefits from the utilization of biodiversity, and building the capacity of all stakeholders.
The National Green Technology Policy has the goal of providing direction and motivation for Malaysians to continuously enjoy good quality living and a healthy environment. The Policy defines "Green Technology" as the development and application of products, equipment, and systems used to conserve the natural environment and resources, which minimizes and reduces the negative impact of human activities.
The fundamental law defines the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) as an independent country with sovereignty and territorial integrity over its territorial waters and airspace, and the State of the Lao PDR is a people's democratic state. The constitution provides for the structure of government, and recognizes the fundamental rights and obligations of citizens.