Maldives and Seychelles join forces at COP31 to seek climate finance for small island nations

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has met with the Vice President of Seychelles, Sebastian Pillay, on the sidelines of the UN climate change conference (COP31) being held in Antalya, Türkiye. During the meeting, the two leaders held important discussions on working together at the international level against climate change. Their main aim was to reduce the adverse effects and major losses being incurred by developing small island nations due to climate impacts, with both highlighting the importance of swiftly seeking the assistance of the international community. Both leaders also agreed to advocate together for the rights of small island nations on the international stage, and for the two countries to work together to seek the financial assistance and resources needed to strengthen climate resilience. COP31, the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN climate change convention, is proceeding until the 20th of this month, with high-level meetings of world leaders scheduled for the 11th to 12th of this month.