The World Bank mission team recently conducts another highly productive meeting with officials from the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology as part of their ongoing implementation support mission for the Digital Maldives for Adaptation, Decentralization, and Diversification (DMADD) project. The meeting aimed to foster collaboration and discuss strategies for leveraging digital data and technologies for climate resilience.

Led by Mr. Jérôme Bezzina, Senior Digital Development Specialist and task team leader for the DMADD project, along with Ms. Anna Zita Metz, Program Officer, the World Bank mission team engaged with a team of officials from the Ministry. This team consisted of Ms. Miruza Mohamed, Director of Environment Management, Senior Conservation Officers Ms. Muhsina Abdul Rahman and Ms. Lisama Sabry, and Environmental Analyst Ms. Rayya Hussain.

During the meeting, participants reflected on the success of the "Unlocking the power of digital data & technologies for climate resilience" workshop held in December 2022. They explored the formulation of pilot projects that could harness the technologies demonstrated during the workshop, aiming to enhance climate resilience in the Maldives.

Representatives from the DMADD Project Management Unit (PMU), including Dr. Ibrahim Waheed, the Project Manager, and Mr. Ahmed Haleem, the Communications Specialist, were also present at the meeting. Additionally, Fathimath Zameela, a Senior Software Engineer from the National Centre for Information Technology (NCIT), participated in the meeting, providing valuable insights and technical expertise.

As the implementation of the DMADD project continues, it is expected to bring about transformative changes and establish a solid foundation for utilizing digital innovations to combat climate change and ensure a sustainable future for the Maldives.