The Government of Maldives and the Blue Planet Alliance (BPA) have signed a non-binding agreement on May 19, Monday.
The signing ceremony was held on the sidelines of the Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship Programme in Honolulu, Hawaii. His Excellency Vice President Uz Hussain Mohamed Latheef signed the agreement on behalf of the Maldives, while Henk Rogers, Founder of the Blue Planet Alliance, signed on behalf of the organisation.
'The Blue Planet Climate Agreement' acknowledged the critical significance of renewable energy and reiterated the Maldives' dedication to achieving its ambitious renewable energy goals in the context of sustainable development, supported and enabled through assistance from the international community. The Agreement further acknowledged the Maldives as an official member of the Blue Planet Alliance, with both parties agreeing to collaborate in promoting and advancing the implementation of renewable energy.
The Vice President is currently on an official visit to Hawaii, United States of America, upon a special invitation from the Blue Planet Alliance. Participants from government offices, utility companies and civil society organisations are a part of this fellowship programme.