A few years ago, the Maldives govt held a cabinet meeting ... underwater! They did it to highlight the threat of rising sea levels to the islands' very existence.
Here's an interesting short vid clip about the meeting ... https://www.wsj.com/video/maldives-underwater-cabinet-meeting/AC96723D-AF29-4C86-AF19-4A56E102D218.html
What an interesting event! Yes, I believe the issues with rising sea levels is a real threat to Maldives, and I guess some drastic measures might have to be taken to protect it's existence!