The Maldives is a tropical paradise with endless white beaches, crystal clear waters and stunning resorts. Millions of travellers flock here every year seeking rest and recuperation, with 2023 seeing record arrivals, up 12 per cent on the year before. The trend has continued in 2024, with tourist arrivals up by 10 per cent compared to the same period last year. This is good news for the country’s 550,000 citizens, the majority of whom rely on tourism for their income. But behind the scenes of luxury resorts, they face another struggle: being on the frontlines of the climate crisis. There’s no …