For most of the world, the Maldives is paradise, a scattering of white-sand islands surrounded by turquoise seas that lure millions of visitors each year. But for Maldivian environmentalist Shaahina Ali, paradise is also a warning.
Shaahina Ali, a pioneering environmentalist from the Maldives, has been named one of the laureates of the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s premier prize for transformative leadership.
A Filipino priest and activist is among the recipients of the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award, Asia’s premier prize and highest honor. The announcement was made at a global event on August 31, which also marked the opening of the 67th Ramon Magsaysay Awards Festival Season—a celebration of transformative leadership and greatness of spirit that continue to shape Asia and inspire the world.
