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February 22, 2005

Environmental Resource of the Day

Prof. Wangari Maathai was awarded the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace.

Wangari Maathai has been tireless in her work in Africa on good governance, human rights and responsibilities and environmental issues. She was born in Nyeri, Kenya in 1940 and became the first black woman in Eastern/Central Africa to receive a Doctorate.

Wangari Maathai Foundation

The Green Belt Movement

An interview with Wangari Maathai

Posted by Donna Braquet at February 22, 2005 03:00 PM