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The report examines the connection between social protection and climate change policies in the Maldives, emphasizing that these two areas are often not integrated despite their potential benefits. It highlights the growing risks faced by vulnerable populations in climate hotspots due to various climate events, which worsen inequalities in health, food security, income, and displacement. The report stresses the importance of strong social protection measures, such as unemployment insurance and universal health coverage, to help these populations build resilience against climate-related challenges. It advocates for a comprehensive approach that includes extending social protection coverage, promoting green technologies, and ensuring effective resource utilization through synergies between climate financing and social protection systems. Ultimately, it calls for coordinated efforts to achieve sustainable and equitable outcomes through capacity-building, financing, community engagement, and knowledge-sharing.