Very pleased to address @Himal_Khabar conference on press freedom. Democracy, good governance, and a free press are the best climate adaptations because democratic political systems tend to make better & fairer decisions; & when they don’t, you can kick out the government.
The Govt should rethink its plans for reclamation, especially the pipeline of resorts to be built on reclaimed coral reefs and lagoons. We have enough empty islands & should use those instead. We must protect nature & our coral reefs, not destroy them for tourism. @visitmaldives
The election will capture the public’s mood in the early days of the new administration, set the scene for how the Maldives’ evolving political dynamics will unfold over the course of this administration, in light of the country’s factionalized politics and complex loyalties.