In the Maldives, the country's new president has initiated a series of high-profile events to publicize the potentially devastating effects of climate change. But as producer Megan Thompson writes, behind the public relations lies a serious -- and hopeful -- story of a remarkable political transformation.
All Posts Tagged With: "Maldives"
From the Field
October 26, 2009
Maldives leaders seize democracy to save their country
Blogwatch
October 16, 2009
Maldives underwater meeting to address climate change
This December, representatives of around 200 nations will gather in the Danish capital to seal a deal on climate change. Small island nations such as the Maldives have much at stake at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.
Blogwatch / Video
June 12, 2009
Rising sea levels force island populations to evacuate
Rising sea levels could force the evacuation of entire populations from low-lying countries like the Maldives, Tuvalu, Kiribati and the Marshall Islands, according to a recent report. Climate change could potentially create 200 million refugees by 2050.
Blogwatch
November 5, 2008
Other nations head to the polls
Though the U.S. election is dominating headlines around the world, several other countries are also going to the polls.
Perspectives
November 4, 2008
Maldives unseats Asia’s longest-serving ruler
A Worldfocus contributing blogger writes about the historic presidential election in Maldives -- the country's first democratic election.
Blogwatch
October 8, 2008
Maldives holds historic election
Voters on the island nation of Maldives go to the polls today for the first time in 30 years amid reports of irregularities.
