MALÉ, Maldives —In a modest classroom on a remote Maldivian island, children in the mid-1980s studied more than just math and language. Under the guidance of then-Education Minister Dr. Zahir Hussain, they learned about coral reefs, mangroves, and the fragile beauty of their archipelago home. Long before climate change became a household term, Dr. Zahir was sowing the seeds of environmental awareness in the nation’s primary curriculum. He introduced Environmental Studies as a dedicated subject at the primary level—a groundbreaking addition that would shape a generation’s understanding of their delicate natural surroundings and instill a sense of stewardship from an … Continue reading Planting Seeds for the Future: Dr. Zahir Hussain’s Vision for Education and Leadership in the Maldives