Yusuf Amir, in his statement, noted that it is the only atoll in Maldives to have such a programme and urged the participants of the Forum to make positive use of this opportunity for the development of the atoll.
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“ We need more forums like this held across the country where communities can come together at the local level and talk about climate change impact and how to mitigate its effects on our communities,” the Minister said. Six Senses Laamu is a unique Resort secluded in a undisturbed nature in Laamu Atoll, a virgin Atoll located South Maldives.
Meanwhile, Minister of Environment Thoriq Ibrahim noted that the LCCF was a unique opportunity for climate change dialogue at the local level. “Given the vulnerability of the Maldives to the adverse impacts of climate change, the LCCFs offer platforms to foster local innovation in creating local development plans that can benefit not just us, but also future generations,” she added. Shoko Noda, UN Resident Representative said during her remarks at the opening ceremony of the LCCF. “It is my wish, and the wish of the UN in Maldives, to see Laamu Atoll as a benchmark for future atoll and island-level planning that is more strategic, climate-smart and evidence-based, and which will help mobilize public and private investment” Ms. In this regard, the programme will support local councils, civil society, private sector and other local stakeholders. The programme will assist the communities of Laamu Atoll in adopting low carbon lifestyles and in incorporating low emission and climate resilient development approaches into their local level development planning processes. The programme builds on the collective strengths of seven UN Agencies in the Maldives: UNDP, UNICEF, UNOPS, UNFPA, UN Women, WHO and FAO.
LECReD Programme, is a three-year programme funded by the government of Denmark and implemented jointly by the Government of Maldives and UN Maldives. The LCCFs will ultimately identify opportunities presented by climate change to invest in green growth and sustainable livelihood opportunities to pave way for low carbon lifestyles. The forum’s broader objective also includes stimulating and enhancing the understanding of scientific elements influencing climate resilient development. The forum provided an unprecedented platform to share knowledge and experience in development planning in the Maldives geared towards innovation, climate change adaptation and building resilience.
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This first LCCF is a key milestone of the UN Maldives’ ground-breaking Low Emission Climate Resilient Development (LECReD) Programme, marking the beginning of a series of climate change forums that are planned to be held in Laamu Atoll. Held under the theme ‘Climate Resilience and Laamu’, the Forum was attended by 61 council representatives from all communities of Laamu Atoll along with technical experts from UN agencies in Maldives and relevant Government Agencies including Ministry of Environment and Energy, Health Protection Agency, Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture, Local Government Authority, National Bureau of Statistics and National Disaster Management Centre. Book online or contact our Virtuoso Travel Advisor for more details.UN Maldives together with Laamu Atoll Council and the Government of Maldives has successfully held the first ever Laamu Climate Change Forum (LCCF) on 20-21 April in Laamu Fonadhoo. Six Senses Laamu Maldives is a member of exclusive Virtuoso travel network. Travelling time - From Male’ International Airport (MLE), it is a 35-minute flight over the Maldives archipelago to Kadhdhoo, then transfer to a resort boat for the 15-minute trip to Six Senses Laamu. Bespoke coaching, video analysis and photography recommended and available upon request. > Speedboat surfari excursion to various Laamu waves including Machines US350++ 4hours private basis. The Six Senses Spa’s highly skilled therapists and visiting practitioners provide a comprehensive range of award-winning signature treatments, rejuvenation and wellness specialties. Catch your first green wave with a private Tropicsurf guide US145++ 1.5hours. Chefs prepare dishes created from produce grown in the island's organic gardens, enhanced by tropical vistas. There are nearby beginner’s waves and snorkeling is available in the house reef among exotic marine life and dolphins. Yin Yang, the Maldives’ most famous surfing wave breaks just offshore. An inter-island plane trip brings you to a paradise with 97 sustainable villas set over the lagoon and on the island. Six Senses Laamu is the only resort in the Maldives’ southern Laamu Atoll. Laamu Atoll is Designated as a Mission Blue Hope Spot Back to press releases Laamu Atoll is Designated as a Mission Blue Hope Spot Today, Laamu Atoll has been designated as one of the planet's Hope Spots by the international non-profit organization, Mission Blue.
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