The Maldives has made a historic appearance before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), presenting oral submissions in the advisory proceedings titled Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change. This marks the first time the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has sought an advisory opinion from the ICJ on legal questions regarding countries' responsibilities to combat climate change.

Attorney General Ahmed Usham represented the Maldives during the hearing, emphasizing the strong leadership of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu in climate change advocacy. He called on the international community to support climate-vulnerable nations like the Maldives and underscored the nation's vulnerability to slow-onset climate impacts. He also reiterated the Maldives' opposition to forced relocation due to climate change.

International lawyers representing the Maldives highlighted the mandatory obligations under the climate treaty regime, particularly the provision of support for developing nations and the duty to cooperate under customary international law. They argued that the global community has a responsibility to help Small Island Developing States (SIDS) adapt to changing environmental conditions caused by climate change.

The Attorney General's Office reaffirmed the Maldivian government's unwavering commitment to collaborating with the international community to address the climate crisis, advocating for the rights and resilience of vulnerable nations.