The Maldives welcomes the adoption of the UN General Assembly Resolution
The Government of Maldives congratulates the Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Ishmael Kalsakau, the Government of Vanuatu as well as members of the core group for their initiative towards the historic adoption of a consensus Resolution on “Request for an advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the obligations of States in respect of climate change”. The Maldives is among the 132 co-sponsors of the Resolution.
The Resolution presents a defining moment for multilateralism and climate action. The consequent advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice will provide better understanding and much-needed clarification of the legal implications of climate change under international law on existing international legal obligations. Such an advisory opinion would assist the General Assembly, the United Nations and its Member States to take bolder and stronger climate action. It is also an important step in the fight for climate justice, especially for climate-vulnerable countries and Small Island Developing States.
The Maldives has continuously been a strong supporter of international initiatives that contributes towards the fight against climate change. The Government of Maldives reiterates its strong support towards more ambitious climate action - a strong pillar of its foreign policy.