The First Lady, Madam Saajidha Mohamed, graced the opening event held at the central administration as the esteemed chief guest. This event gathered experts in agriculture, food security, and climate change from the Maldives and beyond to assess the vulnerabilities of the country’s agricultural systems and to develop a comprehensive roadmap for implementing climate-smart agricultural practices. The goal is to enhance food security, promote sustainability, and ensure the resilience of the Maldives’ economy and ecosystems in the face of ongoing and future climate impacts.  The event is scheduled for 2 days, from 3^rd February to 4^th February, at the B’ Block Auditorium of the MNU central administration.  

Conference Objectives

1. To Evaluate and Strengthen Food Security Under Climate Stress:

Assess the vulnerabilities of the Maldives’ agricultural systems to climate change and other external shocks and develop strategies to enhance food security.

2. To Advance Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices:

Promote the adoption of climate-smart agricultural technologies and practices tailored to the Maldives, including innovations in soil, water, and crop management.

3. To Foster Collaborative Action and Investment:

Build international and cross-sectoral collaborations for knowledge sharing, resource mobilization, and investment in sustainable agricultural infrastructure, particularly in aquaculture and marine fisheries.