The Maldives has explored opportunities for collaboration on green innovation, climate action and sustainable development at the Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference and Eco Expo Asia Conference held in Hong Kong.
The Maldives was represented at the conferences by State Minister at the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy Aishath Inaaya and Deputy Minister Ali Nasir.
The Ministry said the conferences provided an important platform to strengthen ties with international stakeholders working towards environmental protection and sustainable development, exchange ideas and identify opportunities for cooperation.
It added that the discussions offered significant opportunities to advance innovative solutions and projects related to green innovation, environmental protection, climate action and sustainable development.
The Ministry noted that participation in such international forums would strengthen national efforts to protect the environment, particularly as the Maldives faces significant challenges arising from climate change.