London: ‘We are very happy with Azerbaijan’s strong leadership during the COP Presidency and we will be continuing this collaboration until the COP30 in Brazil,’ Dr. Iruthisham Adam, High Commissioner of Maldives to the UK, told AZERTAC. Highlighting the importance of the Flagship Climate Dialogue on ‘Sea Level Fluctuations and Unequal Consequences: Case Studies from the Caspian Sea and Small Island Developing States (SIDS)’ in London, the official noted that the event paved the way for a thorough exchange of expertise between the representatives of the Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, and Caspian Sea regions on the impact of sea level change.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Dr. Adam emphasized the role of the Commonwealth of the Small Island Developing States in advocating for small states. ‘Together, we want to ensure that we actually implement what we have committed at the COP presidency in Azerbaijan,’ she noted.
The diplomat highlighted that Maldives is a strong leader among the small island developing states, advocating for the concerns and consequences these states face due to climate change. Iruthisham Adam also praised the initiatives of the COP29 Presidency, particularly involving the loss and damage fund mechanism.