# Carbon-Neutral Countries Maldives Pledges to Meet Goal in One Decade By Hayley Grieve | Published 2009-03-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-neutral-countries-maldives-pledges-to-meet-goal-in-one-decade References: [news.bbc](http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7944760.stm) Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed has announced his country’s plan to be the first [carbon-neutral nation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-normal-exihibition) in the world. The exciting news came at a time when the Maldives is facing serious threats to [rising sea levels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-islands-soccer-federation). They have a true sense of urgency to stop destruction to our environment as one of the lowest lying set of islands on Earth. At this point, [wind and solar power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rajasthan-updates) are the main plan of action for replacing use of polluting resources. The time for the transition has been set at 10 years, and the hope is that other nations will follow, especially those that are highly developed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Transition to Renewable Energy:** The transition to wind and solar power presents an opportunity for innovative companies to develop and offer cost-effective solutions. - **Carbon-neutral Initiatives:** The goal of becoming carbon-neutral within a decade opens up opportunities for businesses to create and implement sustainable practices. - **Global Sustainability Movement:** The push for carbon-neutral countries could spark a global movement towards sustainable development and environmental protection. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry has the potential to experience significant growth as countries strive to become carbon-neutral. - **Sustainable Solutions:** Various industries, such as construction and transportation, have the opportunity to develop and offer sustainable solutions that support carbon-neutral goals. - **Environmental Consulting:** The demand for environmental consulting services is likely to increase as countries seek guidance and expertise in achieving carbon-neutral status. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Carbon-Neutral LED Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-tree.md) - [Tourism Energy Villages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-government.md) - [Net Zero Carbon Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-m00nshot-zero.md) - [Net-Zero Carbon Fast-Food Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netzero-restaurant.md) - [Carbon-Neutral Food Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobos.md) - [Certified Carbon-Neutral Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-bloks-green-town.md) - [Sustainable Aviation Fuels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decarbonizing-aviation.md) - [Carbon Offsetting Airline Schemes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etihad-airways.md) - [Carbon-Negative Artificial Sand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artificial-sand.md)