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[Audio] Distinguished Chair, esteemed delegates, colleagues, The Maldives approaches this negotiation with a blend of urgency and resolve. We embody both the beauty and fragility of a planet in crisis. Rising seas are not models for us — they are our daily reality..
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[Audio] We recognize, as acknowledged in the Paris Agreement's preamble, that climate change is a common concern of humankind, demanding equity and the protection of vulnerable peoples. The Maldives also recalls CBD Decision X/33 (2010), which warns explicitly against unregulated geoengineering, and the London Protocol Amendment (2013), demonstrating that marine geoengineering can be governed through multilateral action..
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[Audio] In that spirit, the Maldives supports a stepped-up research agenda, provided it is: Transparent and science-led, monitored by an independent committee, and accessible to all—especially vulnerable states. Subject to strong procedural safeguards, including prior notification, risk assessment, and consent mechanisms grounded in the precautionary principle, invoked in both the Rio Declaration and customary international law. Guided by equity, ensuring that climate interventions do not become tools for the powerful at the expense of the marginalized..
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[Audio] While some may view strict governance — including the need for global approval before any deployment — as overreach, we see it as responsible stewardship. Thus, we are prepared to discuss phased frameworks that balance scientific advancement with our existential license to survive. On compensation: we recognize the political realities, yet we insist that any unaddressed harm invites discussions of accountability—not as charity, but as justice. Ultimately, our vision is for an instrument that advances research, ensures equity, protects our shared atmosphere, and reaffirms that mitigation remains humanity's primary obligation. Thank you..