Mohamed Nasheed is a Maldivian politician who served as the President of the Maldives from 2008 to 2012. He was the first democratically elected president in the country after a long period of autocratic rule. Nasheed is known for his efforts to promote democracy and environmental issues, particularly concerning climate change and its impact on the low-lying island nation. After his presidency, Nasheed faced political challenges and was briefly imprisoned. He has continued to be an influential figure in Maldivian politics and is recognized internationally for his advocacy on climate change, often speaking at global forums about the vulnerabilities of island nations like the Maldives.