Maldives count down to 350. International day of climate action.
A report from Mohamed Sheeneen, October 11, 2009
The Islands of Maldives is taking its initiative to be heard on the 17th of October 2009The country would send a message to the world that the days of reacting to climate change is now, that the voices of people of the Maldives must be heard if the nation is to survive. As globe climate change is in effect. The highest point above sea level in Maldives is at 2.4meters, making it a vulnerable place, Sea level rise would perhaps annihilate this country.
Mohamed Waheed, Vice President of the Maldives officially lunched the 350 event on 24th of September. On the 24th The International Day of Climate Action, events would begin in the capital of Maldives organized by different associations and individuals, The Divers Association of Maldives (D.A.M) would carry out a 24hour dive event where none stop events would go on underwater.350 divers would take part in one event, a show about shark protection awareness program would also be featured.
A Photo exhibition would take place organized by the Photographers Association of Maldives and 350 post cards would be sent to 350 different world leaders.
The most closely watched event would be held on the 17 of this month where for the first time in the world The Cabinet of a country would have its 47 official cabinet meeting underwater with Scuba equipment; work is underway to air this event on TV. The President of the Maldives and the ministers would endorse a statement by the people of Maldives and would be presented by President Mohamed Nasheed at the Copenhagen summit scheduled to be held in December.
Some of the Cabinet ministers are already certified divers and a number of Ministers have already completed the Padi Discover Scuba training with the guidance of D.A.M and with the support by the Maldives National Defense force & the Coast Guard.
The question still remains for the time, would the Copenhagen summit bring out positive results?
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