E-Newsletters
The Green Belt Movement periodically sends out electronic newsletters to share updates and stories from the field and around the world. We hope you enjoy reading about new initiatives, continuing efforts, and the people who make it happen.
Latest Newsletter!
July 2010
Read about what Wangari and GBM are working on now to fight climate change. Also, learn what we are doing to get ready for the upcoming climate change negotiations in December.
Previous Issues
April 2010
Read Wangari Maathai's Earth Day message!
March 2010
Learn more about the Green Belt Movement's work in Haiti, begun in 2007 and even more critical in the wake of the recent disaster, as well as look at next steps for combatting climate change post-Copenhagen.
December 2009
Read about Wangari Maathai and the Green Belt Movement's multifaceted involvement in the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen December 7-18.
October 2009
Wangari Maathai has been touring the US and Canada! Read her statement to the UN, watch her interviews with CNN and Democracy Now!, and more.
July 2009
Wangari Maathai addresses the significance of combatting climate change and the role of GBM's work in doing so while introducing the Japanese concept of Mottainai.
July 2008 (PDF)
Check out the highlights from the 2007 Annual Program Review (guess how many trees were planted?), find out more about a documentary on Wangari Maathai and her work, and read what GBM means to one Project Officer.
March 2008 (PDF)
Learn more about the Peace Tent Initiative, GBM's connection to climate change, and the experience of one GIS worker. GBM also debuts new webpages on peace and reconciliation and reports on the death threats received by Wangari Maathai.
January 2008 (PDF)
This letter concerning the violence that erupted after the December 2007 elections in Kenya discusses the effects on GBM's projects and its employees while reaffirming the need for the community-development work of the Green Belt Movement.
December 2007 (PDF)
Learn about recently-held gender and equality workshops, GBM's visit to Haiti, Wangari Maathai's work on behalf of political prisoners, and more!
September 2007 (PDF)
Read about an amazing achievement of the Mottainai campaign, one volunteer's income-generating activities, and the value of GIS (Geographic Information Systems).
May 2007 (PDF)
Check out the highlights of GBM's Annual Program Review for 2006, find out about a new initiative for the Congo Basin Forest, and join the Billion Tree Campaign!
Latest Newsletter!
July 2010
Read about what Wangari and GBM are working on now to fight climate change. Also, learn what we are doing to get ready for the upcoming climate change negotiations in December.
Previous Issues
April 2010
Read Wangari Maathai's Earth Day message!
March 2010
Learn more about the Green Belt Movement's work in Haiti, begun in 2007 and even more critical in the wake of the recent disaster, as well as look at next steps for combatting climate change post-Copenhagen.
December 2009
Read about Wangari Maathai and the Green Belt Movement's multifaceted involvement in the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen December 7-18.
October 2009
Wangari Maathai has been touring the US and Canada! Read her statement to the UN, watch her interviews with CNN and Democracy Now!, and more.
July 2009
Wangari Maathai addresses the significance of combatting climate change and the role of GBM's work in doing so while introducing the Japanese concept of Mottainai.
July 2008 (PDF)
Check out the highlights from the 2007 Annual Program Review (guess how many trees were planted?), find out more about a documentary on Wangari Maathai and her work, and read what GBM means to one Project Officer.
March 2008 (PDF)
Learn more about the Peace Tent Initiative, GBM's connection to climate change, and the experience of one GIS worker. GBM also debuts new webpages on peace and reconciliation and reports on the death threats received by Wangari Maathai.
January 2008 (PDF)
This letter concerning the violence that erupted after the December 2007 elections in Kenya discusses the effects on GBM's projects and its employees while reaffirming the need for the community-development work of the Green Belt Movement.
December 2007 (PDF)
Learn about recently-held gender and equality workshops, GBM's visit to Haiti, Wangari Maathai's work on behalf of political prisoners, and more!
September 2007 (PDF)
Read about an amazing achievement of the Mottainai campaign, one volunteer's income-generating activities, and the value of GIS (Geographic Information Systems).
May 2007 (PDF)
Check out the highlights of GBM's Annual Program Review for 2006, find out about a new initiative for the Congo Basin Forest, and join the Billion Tree Campaign!