Nasheed Appointed Secretary General of Climate Vulnerable Forum

The Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) has announced the appointment of former President Mohamed Nasheed as its Secretary General.

In a recent statement on X, Nasheed expressed gratitude for his new role and voiced optimism about fostering stronger collaboration with CVF President, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Motley.

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Thank you President @NAkufoAddo for putting faith in me to be the new Secretary-General of @TheCVF. I’ll give it my best shot! Look forward to working with Prime Minister @miaamormottley as the incoming CVF president. pic.twitter.com/l0ZbBqnHxf— Mohamed Nasheed (@MohamedNasheed) December 1, 2023

The CVF, established in 2009 under the leadership of the Maldivian government, aims to unite countries most affected by adverse environmental impacts in international forums such as Conference of the Parties (COP). 

The inaugural meeting in November 2009, included 10 member countries. Over time, the CVF has grown to encompass 58 member countries across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Pacific.

Nasheed, who previously served as the parliament speaker, brings additional experience to the position, having acted as CVF’s Thematic Ambassador for Ambition.