Maldives holds underwater Cabinet meeting
The Maldives government has held a cabinet meeting underwater, to highlight the impact of global warming.President Mohamed Nasheed, Vice President Dr Mohamed Waheed and 11 other ministers donned scuba gear and submerged 4 meters below the surface of sea for the 30-minute meeting.
While in the turquoise lagoon off Girifushi Island, they signed a resolution calling for global cuts in carbon emissions at the upcoming climate summit in Copenhagen.
To prevent the document getting soggy it was printed on a white plastic slate and they signed using special water proof pencils.
Speaking while underwater President Nasheed said: "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"
"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."
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"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."
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Maldives President's Office
