Minister Dr. Hussain Rasheed Hassan delivers a statement in the Ministerial meeting of Conference of the Parties (COP 24) in Poland. In his statement, he emphasized that finance is critical for implementation of climate action in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). He also said that they need to identify how finance flows (both public and private) reflect the 1.5-degree goal and are reaching those who need support the most, especially small island developing states and least developed countries. how finance flows (both public and private) reflect the 1.5-degree goal and are reaching those who need support the most, especially small island developing states and least developed countries.

Also, he said that IPCC released its much-anticipated 1.5 0C Special Report on global warming and 1.5 degrees Celsius and the findings are a wakeup unacceptable risks for our countries and people, especially now in light of the IPCC Special Report.

He also urged to fully implement the mitigation provisions of the Paris Agreement, particularly in relation to features, information, and accounting of NDCs.