Who founded the Green Belt Movement in Africa?
Who founded the Green Belt Movement in Africa? Professor Wangari Maathai Founded in 1977 by Professor Wangari Maathai, the Green Belt Movement (GBM) has planted over 51 million trees in Kenya. What does African stool mean by Wangari Maathai? Maathai used the traditional African three-legged stool as a metaphor for what she views as the three essential components of a stable society: sustainable environmental management, democratic governance, and a culture of peace. Who is Wangari Maathai and what was her role in sustainable development efforts in Africa? Wangari Maathai was the founder of the Green Belt Movement and the 2004...