Tribute to Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Wangari Maathai

Since founding the Green Belt Movement in Kenya in 1977 Dr Wangari Maathai helped protect people’s access to forests and natural resources. As a result of her work more than 20 million trees have been planted on farms, in schools and church grounds. Wangari Maathai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.

Your environment shapes you, even as you shape that environment. Your country is a very important aspect of who you are

Dr Wangari Maathai

Commenting on her death, today, Executive Director of Friends of the Earth, Andy Atkins said: “Wangari Maathai was a hugely inspirational figure who worked tirelessly for a fairer and greener planet.

“She was also a much loved and valued patron of Friends of the Earth International, who will be sorely missed.

“Our thoughts are with her family and her colleagues in the Green Belt Movement – she has left a wonderful legacy for people in Kenya and the wider world.”

Galileo Was Right sends best wishes to her family and friends. A much loved person has left but will be remembered forever.