Maldives committed to carbon neutral aims despite political uncertainty
15 Oct 2012, 5:28 PM
Neil Merrett
The government says it remains committed to pursuing the previous administration’s carbon neutral ambitions despite recent political tensions reportedly affecting investment potential for such schemes.
Environment Minister Dr Mariyam Shakeela contended that some of the programs presently being undertaken by her ministry had started seven years previously – before Former President Mohamed Nasheed came to power – and were being adhered to on the grounds they would benefit the nation.
“We are continuing with the carbon neutrality program,” she said. “ We are giving it our best shot.”
Nasheed, who alleges he was forced to resign under duress back in February of this year, claimed that resulting political tensions from his ouster had all but ended hopes of achieving these aims. The former president aimed to position himself globally as a high profile advocate for pursuing carbon neutral developments.
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