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Stakeholder Validation Workshop on NAP Roadmap and Engagement Strategy Held

29 May 2025

A Stakeholder Validation Workshop on the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Roadmap and Stakeholder Engagement Strategy on 29 May 2025. The workshop was conducted under the Advancing the National Adaptation Plan of the Maldives (NAP Maldives) project, funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and implemented by the Ministry in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

The objective of the workshop was to gather feedback from key stakeholders on the NAP Roadmap, the Stakeholder Engagement Strategy, and the associated guiding principles for climate change adaptation planning in the Maldives.

At the opening ceremony, H.E. Ibrahim Mimrah, Minister of State for Tourism and Environment, emphasized the importance of establishing a structured and inclusive approach to adaptation planning. He noted that the NAP process will play a critical role in building resilience to climate impacts by ensuring that adaptation efforts are integrated into both national and local development priorities.

     

The workshop included presentations on the Maldives NAP project overview, the draft NAP Roadmap, the Stakeholder Engagement Strategy, and the draft model for integrated institutional mechanisms. These were delivered by Ms. Zainab Gulisthan, NAP Project Coordinator; Mr. Moosa Zameer, Consultant; and Ms. Jauza Khaleel, Senior Climate Change Adaptation Consultant. Participants then engaged in breakout sessions and a World Café-style discussion to review and provide feedback on the roadmap objectives, stakeholder mapping, and guiding principles for adaptation planning.

A total of 57 participants attended the workshop, representing a wide range of stakeholders. These included the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources, Ministry of Social and Family Development, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Ministry of Cities, Local Government and Public Works, Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure, Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts, and the Ministry of Health, including the Maldives Food and Drug Authority. Also in attendance were representatives from the National Disaster Management Authority, National Institute of Education, State Trading Organization, Maldives National University, Maldives Islamic University, and the Health Protection Agency. Council representatives included those from HA. Ihavandhoo, N. KudaFari, Kulhudhuffushi City, Thinadhoo City, Fuvahmulah City, Addu City, and the N. Atoll Council. In addition, several non-governmental organizations participated in the workshop.

The NAP Maldives project supports the development of a comprehensive and forward-looking adaptation framework for the country. Through activities such as this workshop, the project aims to strengthen institutional coordination, integrate climate risk into national planning, and build capacity across sectors to better address the long-term impacts of climate change.