'Climate change is one of the most pressing development issues that we need to address in today’s world,' said EU Ambassador and Head of Delegation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives H.E. Mr David Daly Tin a press release today. The European Union pledged to aid climate change adaptation projects in the Maldives with an additional €4million, reports Minivan News.
“It will enable the Government in implementing a clear strategy for wetland and drainage management, ecotourism and community rainwater harvesting. The project also aims at partnering with tourist resorts for coral reef monitoring and demonstrates the manner in which efficient monitoring can be used as a tool to support decision-making, particularly in the context of coral reef protection and conservation,” read the EU release today.