H.E. Mohamed Nasheed Secretary-General

“The V20 countries are the lungs of the planet. Our trees don’t only sink carbon — they also provide ecosystem services through biodiversity, erosion prevention, and so much more. Carbon credits cannot be a license to keep on polluting…[they are] a way for someone to generate revenue for these ecosystem services and global public good.” 

Quote lifted from President Nasheed’s Opening Remarks at the closing plenary of the Accelerating Climate Action: Delivering High Integrity Carbon Markets on 25 September 2024 in New York City, USA.
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