Tourism Minister Ahmed Adeeb has stated that although scientists say that Maldives will disappear due to the climate change، Maldivians are not ready to drown، instead Maldivians will be survival heroes.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of “One Nation Coral Revival Project” held at Villingili sports beach، Minister Adeeb said that Maldives will search for an alternative to arrive from the setback Maldives has faced due to climate change.
“Scientists have always stated our nation [Maldives] will disappear in the ocean. However، Maldivian citizens and as well the incumbent are not willing to accept defeat. We will arise from the setback.” Adeeb made the statement echoeing almost every citizen’s voice.
Minister said that god willing، in the next 500 years even، Maldivians will live in Maldives. He further said as long as Maldivians will live، the citizens will try to save Maldives.
“Even by using floating structure، we will be a challenge that comes with climate change. We will be survival heroes who survive and god willing، the nation will be even Maldives.” Minister said.
Adeeb further said that although Maldivians are champions in environment، Maldivians lack awareness in environment.  Minister said that reefs are the biggest capital of Maldives and if we fail to protect reefs، the loss will be unaccountable.
Therefore، Minister has urged to engage in a sustainable protection of the environment.