Everyone knows it's hard to become a cabinet minister. But it's even harder in Maldives. At least you should know how to dive. (President of Maldives)
President Mohamed Nasheed, Vice President Dr Mohamed Waheed and 11 cabinet ministers donned scuba gear and submerged 4 meters below the surface of sea to hold the world's first underwater cabinet meeting, in a bid to push for a stronger climate change agreement in the upcoming climate summit in Copenhagen.
“We are trying to send our message to let the world know what is happening and what will happen to the Maldives if climate change isn't checked” said President Nasheed, speaking to the press as soon as he resurfaced from underwater.
“What we are trying to make people realize is that the Maldives is a frontline state. This is not merely an issue for the Maldives but for the world. If we can't save the Maldives today, you can't save the rest of the world tomorrow”, said President Nasheed further.
During the 30-minute meeting held in the turquoise lagoon off Girifushi Island, with a backdrop of corals, the President, the Vice President and eleven other Cabinet ministers signed a resolution calling for global cuts in carbon emissions.
In order to raise the world awareness of global warming, Maldives held its cabinet meter underwater. This coral reef nation is in danger if there is any rise of sea level, while the upcoming Copenhagen conference still looks unlikely to solve this global environmental issue.
Mongols destroyed so many states on their way to Europe, but Maldives and other island nations could fall victims to the inaction of the world. But at least history will always remember this historic cabinet meeting.
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