European Union’s first Climate Action Commissioner, Connie Hedegaard has said doubters should come to the Maldives to get a sense of urgency in combating climate change. She made this statement while speaking at a press conference before her departure from the Maldives.
“It is very different to come to a place like here to see with your own eyes what climate change is all about,” she said.
She also said that the world “must, in the future, do better than we did in the past” and find ways to have a more sustainable growth.
Hedegaard also described President Nasheed “as one of the leading voices” in the efforts to raise global awareness on the effects of climate change.
President Mohamed Nasheed also spoke at the press conference and briefed the media on their visit to Sh. Komandoo. He said he had “very fruitful discussions” with Hedegaard on effects of climate change on vulnerable countries like the Maldives and ways to combat the issue.
The EU Commissioner for Climate Action departed the Maldives this morning after concluding her official visit. She was seen-off at the airport by President Nasheed.
