Maldives commits to aspirational goal of 100% renewable energy by 2050

The Maldives signed the Blue Planet Climate Agreement on Monday, committing to pursuing an aspirational goal of 100 percent renewable energy by 2050.

The move was described by the President’s Office as a demonstration of Maldives’ commitment to achieving its renewable energy goals.

The non-binding agreement between the Maldives and the Blue Planet Alliance (BPA) was signed by Maldivian Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef and BPA’s Founder Henk Rogers, on the sidelines of the Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship Program in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The Maldives is the 12^th island nation to join the Blue Planet Alliance, which is on a mission to end the use of carbon-based fuel in the world by 2045.

With the agreement, the Maldives has committed to pursuing an aspirational goal of transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy sources by 2050.

“Maldives recognizes the vital importance of renewable energy in addressing climate change and has demonstrated strong commitment to sustainable development and clean energy transition, striving to achieve the highest possible renewable energy penetration, a commitment to pursuing the aspirational goal of 100% renewable energy by 2050, in the context of sustainable development, supported and enabled through assistance from the international community,” reads the agreement.

The agreement further acknowledges the Maldives as an official member of the BPA, with both parties agreeing to work together to ensure that the island nation meets its target, and promote and advance the implementation of renewable energy.

“The Republic of Maldives is hereby an officially recognized as a member of the Blue Planet Alliance. Both parties will collaborate to promote and advance the vision of 100% renewable energy to other small island developing states and other countries around the world,” reads the agreement.

At the COP28 summit in Dubai back in 2023, Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu pledged to meet 33 percent of the Maldives’ energy requirements from renewable energy sources by 2028 – an investment he described as a vital commitment for the future of the low-lying island nation.

VP Hussain is currently on an official visit to Hawaii at the invitation of the BPA to attend the opening of the Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship Program.

Participants from Maldivian government offices, utility companies and civil society organizations are a part of this fellowship program.