President Mohamed Nasheed has today called on the world to phase-out HCFCs and not to “wait until 2030”. He made this statement today at the inauguration session of the high level round table dialogue on HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) and its contribution to carbon neutrality in Maldives. The function was held this morning at Bandos Island Resort and Spa.
Stating that phasing-out HCFC is part of the Maldives low carbon plan, the President said that although this may not have any immediate positive impact, “it will have an effect on us 30 years down the line”.
“What we are trying to do is to say that a low carbon or less hazardous development pattern is possible,” said President Nasheed.
He further said the world was now on the threshold of a technological shift far greater than the industrial revolution, and added:
“Those who are bold enough to embrace the future with green technology would be the winners of tomorrow”.
At the function, the President also presented a memento to Multilateral Fund, UNEP and UNDP in appreciation of their contribution towards the development and implementation of HPMP in the Maldives.
