Mohamed Nasheed

In this engaging discussion, Mohamed Nasheed, former President of the Maldives and climate activist, shares the unforgettable story of the world’s first underwater cabinet meeting held in 2009. He explains the bold stunt aimed at highlighting the urgency of climate change and its perilous effects on the Maldives. Nasheed recounts how ministers learned to dive, the media frenzy on the event day, and the global reaction to the imagery that brought climate issues to the forefront of international dialogue. Did it really make a difference? Tune in to find out!