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Empowering Africa: Strategies for Climate Action

December 7, 2023 - 02:50PM
Published by Communications

Each year, the global community comes together to discuss the ongoing climate crisis, aiming to devise strategies to address this pressing issue. This year's conference, hosted by the United Arab Emirates, which currently holds the COP28 presidency, provides an opportunity for nations to commit to concrete actions in response to the escalating climate crisis.

ASA AND GRACE GBM EXPERIENCE

December 21, 2021 - 11:05AM
Published by Communications

This is the last blog entry from the brilliant Asa and Grace who finished their three month internship with us. Have a read.

MEETING SDG-11 GOAL: VIBRANT GREEN SPACE RESTORATION IN NAIROBI COMMUNITIES

November 22, 2021 - 10:05AM
Published by Communications

Week 2 saw the interns visit various green spaces in Nairobi and interact with the various officers manning the spaces. 

EXPERIENCING THE FRUIT OF PROFESSOR WANGARI MAATHAI

November 18, 2021 - 09:25AM
Published by Communications

We are hosting two interns from St Lawrence University from New York who will be shadowing us as we teach them the ropes of GBM and our works with the grassroot communities. Here is ablog they wrote on thir excusion in Karura Forest.

THE MAU FOREST COMPLEX REFORESTATION LAUNCH

November 17, 2021 - 11:10AM
Published by Communications

GBM has been working with communities around the Mau Forest Complex to restore the degraded spaces of the Complex. The partnership established between the Green Belt Movement and the French Development Agency will see these organisations work together for 4 years to ensure that the critical water towers in the forest complex are not lost.

CHANGE THE STORY’ CAMPAIGN CONTINUES AT NOVA PIONEER SCHOOL

October 21, 2021 - 09:45PM
Published by Communications

Green Belt Movement and NCBA Bank Kenya have established a 5 year parnership dubbed Change The Story that will see 30 million trees planted. The partnership is already in its 3rd year.

WANGARI MAATHAI’S LIGHT IS NOT GOING OUT ANYTIME SOON

October 21, 2021 - 08:50PM
Published by Communications

On Saturday 25th Septermber marked 10 years since the death of Prof. Wangari Maathai. To honor her memory, The Green Belt Movement launched a new project, Urban Greening in Schools where we work with schools in the urban areas to plant trees. In addition to discouraging encroachment, the project will also help schools sell surplus produce from the fruit trees to generate income.

How to build the next natural Wonder of the World

March 25, 2021 - 12:10PM
Published by Communications
  • The Great Green Wall is a reforestation initiative that will span the width of Africa.
  • This African-led movement aims to grow an 8,000km belt of trees, vegetation and fertile land across the Sahel to transform millions of lives living on the climate change frontline.
  • We can learn lessons from past efforts about how to mobilise ecopreneurship for the future.

Wangari Maathai Day 2021

March 3, 2021 - 04:15PM
Published by Communications

In January 2012, paying tribute to the late Nobel Laureate’s legacy, the African Union adopted a decision calling for the joint celebrations of the African Environment Day and Wangari Maathai Day on 3rd March.

The legacy of Wangari Maathai continues

March 3, 2021 - 08:25AM
Published by Communications

3rd March, the African Union-established Africa Environment Day, also marks Wangari Maathai Day that celebrates the work of Kenyan environmentalist Professor Wangari Maathai. In 2004, Prof. Maathai became the first African woman to be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize “for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace”. 2021 marks 10 years since Prof. Maathai’s passing. Her daughter, Ms. Wanjira Mathai spoke to Africa Renewal about continuing her mother’s legacy: Here are excerpts:

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