The government of this Asian country is to hold a cabinet meeting underwater to highlight the threat of global warming. President Nasheed and his cabinet will sign a document during a dive this weekend, calling for global cuts in carbon emissions. The low-lying island nation says it faces being wiped out if oceans rise. The World’s Alex Gallafent has the story.
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