Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed has called for enhanced international cooperation in the fight against climate change.
Speaking at the World Sustainable Development Summit, which was held online, Speaker Nasheed noted most countries are responding positively to the calls for step up efforts against climate change. In this regard, he noted 127 countries around the world are undertaking efforts at different levels to preserve the environment in a sustainable manner. Noting this is an encouraging sign for global efforts against climate change, the speaker called for enhanced cooperation between countries to guarantee successful results.
This year’s World Sustainable Development Summit was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. The theme for this year’s summit was ‘Redefining Our Common Future: Safe and Secure Environment for All'.