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Mohamed Nasheed
Former President of the Maldives and climate activist who staged the world's first underwater cabinet meeting in 2009 to highlight the threat of sea level rise to his nation.
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Nov 14, 2025
• 11min
When Maldives' ministers met underwater
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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!
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