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.
