They're actually extremely concerned, they just aren't going to turn down the chance to make money in the interim, to either protect them through sea walls or buy them a new homeland.Hi JB, the Maldive government doesn't seem too concerned about being swallowed up by the ocean.
https://maldives.net.mv/31166/maldives-to-open-five-new-airports-in-2019/
Five new airports will come into operation by the end of the year, Maldives government announced Sunday.
Transport minister Aishath Nahula told local media that construction of airports on the islands of Kulhudhuffushi in Haa Dhaal atoll, Funadhoo in Shaviyani atoll, Maafaru in Noonu atoll, Madivaru in Lhaviyani atoll and Maavarulu in Gaaf Dhaal atoll is nearing completion. Kulhudhuffushi airport will come into operation first, followed by Funadhoo and Maafaru airport in August, she said.
"We can't wait": Maldives desperate for funds as islands risk going under
The tropical Maldives may lose entire islands unless it can quickly access cheap financing to fight the impact of climate change, its foreign minister said.
www.reuters.com
80% of their country is 1m or less above sea level, they'd be absolutely stupid to not be concerned.