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Wangari Maathai Institute

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Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies -UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

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🌱UPCOMING On 10th October 2025, we’ll be joining Quickmart Kenya at Hope for Orphans Rescue Centre, together with the Wangari Maathai Institute, to plant trees as part of the Landscape Repair and Transformation (LANSRET) Program. #LANSRET

🌱UPCOMING
On 10th October 2025, we’ll be joining Quickmart Kenya at Hope for Orphans Rescue Centre, together with the Wangari Maathai Institute, to plant trees as part of the Landscape Repair and Transformation (LANSRET) Program.
#LANSRET
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Planting trees is not just for us, but for the community." Today we planted 600 trees at Kenyatta University #ExperienceKU University in partnership with @HeartsOfGreenKe & Kanisa SACCO This is part of our #LANSRET initiative . University of Nairobi #ClimateAction #WangariMaathaiLegacy

Planting trees is not just for us, but for the community." Today we planted 600 trees at <a href="/KenyattaUni/">Kenyatta University #ExperienceKU</a> University in partnership with @HeartsOfGreenKe &amp; <a href="/KanisaSACCO/">Kanisa SACCO</a> 
This is part of our #LANSRET initiative . <a href="/uonbi/">University of Nairobi</a>
#ClimateAction #WangariMaathaiLegacy
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In celebration of #MazingiraDay on 10th Oct, University of Nairobi Wangari Maathai institute joins Hearts of Green, Kenya Forest Service & Platinum Credit Ltd under the #LANSRET Initiative to grow trees across 9 counties empowering schools & communities to take climate action where it matters most.

In celebration of #MazingiraDay on 10th Oct, <a href="/uonbi/">University of Nairobi</a> Wangari Maathai institute joins <a href="/HeartsOfGreen/">Hearts of Green</a>, 
<a href="/KeForestService/">Kenya Forest Service</a> &amp; <a href="/PlatinumCKenya/">Platinum Credit Ltd</a>  under the #LANSRET Initiative to grow trees across 9 counties  empowering schools &amp; communities to take climate action where it matters most.
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On #MazingiraDay2025 the #LANSRET Programme launched the Platinum Forest at the Directorate of Veterinary Services, Kabete supported by @PlatinumCreditKE, with @HeartsofGreen_, @WangariMaathaiInst, Kenya Forest Service & Partnership in action for a greener Kenya. University of Nairobi

On #MazingiraDay2025  the #LANSRET Programme launched the Platinum Forest at the Directorate of Veterinary Services, Kabete  supported by @PlatinumCreditKE, with @HeartsofGreen_, @WangariMaathaiInst, <a href="/KeForestService/">Kenya Forest Service</a> &amp; 
Partnership in action for a greener Kenya.  <a href="/uonbi/">University of Nairobi</a>
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"The future of the planet concerns all of us.”-Wangari Maathai Join us for the Landscape Repair & Transformation with support from Viva 365 Insurance Brokers for a #treegrowing event at Inkiito Primary Friday, 9am. Restoring our landscapes! University of Nairobi Hearts of Green #LANSRET #WangariMaathai

"The future of the planet concerns all of us.”-Wangari Maathai

Join us for the Landscape Repair &amp; Transformation with support from <a href="/viva_365/">Viva 365 Insurance Brokers</a> for a #treegrowing event at Inkiito Primary  Friday, 9am.
Restoring our landscapes! <a href="/uonbi/">University of Nairobi</a> <a href="/HeartsOfGreen/">Hearts of Green</a>
 #LANSRET #WangariMaathai
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3 YEARS OF TRANSFORMATION! Supported by Viva 365 Insurance Brokers , the #LANSRET project at Inkiito Primary School has transformed the landscape with thriving trees; proof that sustained partnership creates lasting change. The legacy continues to grow #climateaction University of Nairobi Hearts of Green

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Tomorrow, 3 March 2026, we mark #AfricaEnvironmentDay & #WangariMaathaiDay a fearless champion of trees, communities and sustainable development. Let’s plant, protect and defend our green commons. 🌱 #WangariMaathaiLegacy Hearts of Green University of Nairobi Nobel Women Wanjira Mathai

Tomorrow, 3 March 2026, we mark #AfricaEnvironmentDay &amp; #WangariMaathaiDay  a fearless champion of trees, communities and sustainable development. Let’s plant, protect and defend our green commons. 🌱
 #WangariMaathaiLegacy <a href="/HeartsOfGreen/">Hearts of Green</a>
<a href="/uonbi/">University of Nairobi</a> <a href="/NobelWomen/">Nobel Women</a>  <a href="/MathaiWanjira/">Wanjira Mathai</a>
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In 2004, Prof Wangari Maathai became the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for linking sustainable development with democracy, human rights & women’s empowerment. Nobel Women University of Nairobi #WangariMaathaiDay Green Belt Movement Kenya Forest Service #AfricaEnvironmentDay

In 2004, Prof Wangari Maathai became the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for linking sustainable development with democracy, human rights &amp; women’s empowerment. <a href="/NobelWomen/">Nobel Women</a> <a href="/uonbi/">University of Nairobi</a> #WangariMaathaiDay <a href="/GreenBeltMovmnt/">Green Belt Movement</a> <a href="/KeForestService/">Kenya Forest Service</a> #AfricaEnvironmentDay
skitzo (@3ree6i) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Prof. Wangari Maathai was more than a Nobel Laureate, she was a courageous defender of democracy, human rights, and environmental justice. From academia to public service, she dedicated her life to shaping a greener and more equitable future for Kenya and Africa. Tomorrow, we

Prof. Wangari Maathai was more than a Nobel Laureate, she was a courageous defender of democracy, human rights, and environmental justice. 

From academia to public service, she dedicated her life to shaping a greener and more equitable future for Kenya and Africa. 

Tomorrow, we
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In January 2012, the African Union (AU), The African Union African Union adopted a decision calling for the joint commemoration of Africa Environment Day and Wangari Maathai Day in recognition of the work and life of the late Professor Wangari Maathai. Prof. Wangari dedicated

In January 2012, the African Union (AU), The African Union <a href="/_AfricanUnion/">African Union</a>  adopted a decision calling for the joint commemoration of Africa Environment Day and Wangari Maathai Day in recognition of the work and life of the late Professor Wangari Maathai. Prof. Wangari  dedicated
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Today, as we mark Africa Environment Day, we reflect on our shared responsibility to protect and preserve the natural heritage of our continent. #AfricaEnvironmentDay #Sustainability #ClimateAction #GreenAfrica

Today, as we mark Africa Environment Day, we reflect on our shared responsibility to protect and preserve the natural heritage of our continent.

#AfricaEnvironmentDay #Sustainability #ClimateAction #GreenAfrica
Faith🤍 (@_khakasa_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Plant a tree. Speak up. Protect the planet. That was her formula 🌿 Today we celebrate Prof Wangari Maathai — and the movement she sparked. #WangariMaathaiDay #AfricaEnvironmentDay UN Environment Programme IUCN Greenpeace International IPCC @GreenBeltMovt Wangari Maathai Institute

Plant a tree.
Speak up.
Protect the planet.
That was her formula 🌿
Today we celebrate Prof Wangari Maathai — and the movement she sparked.

#WangariMaathaiDay #AfricaEnvironmentDay

<a href="/UNEP/">UN Environment Programme</a> <a href="/IUCN/">IUCN</a> <a href="/Greenpeace/">Greenpeace International</a> <a href="/IPCC_CH/">IPCC</a> @GreenBeltMovt <a href="/UONWMI/">Wangari Maathai Institute</a>
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University of Nairobi Today we remember the walks and works of a Legend of environmental protection. What is your action today to remember a Legend. Plant a tree, remove garbage, water a tree or create awareness on environmental values

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Its #WangariMaathaiDay & #AfricaEnvironmentDay, we honor her words: “It’s the little things citizens do. That’s what will make the difference.” #Plantatree. Nurture it. Protect it. Share a photo of you planting a tree and tag us. University of Nairobi Green Belt Movement Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry

Its #WangariMaathaiDay &amp; #AfricaEnvironmentDay, we honor her words:
“It’s the little things citizens do. That’s what will make the difference.”

#Plantatree. Nurture it. Protect it. 
Share a photo of you planting a tree and tag us.

<a href="/uonbi/">University of Nairobi</a> <a href="/GreenBeltMovmnt/">Green Belt Movement</a>
<a href="/Environment_Ke/">Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry</a>
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Marking the 2026 #WangariMaathaiDay & #AfricaEnvironmentDay with a tree growing activity alongside the Gatugi community, WMI Master’s students, SLUSE students from the University of Copenhagen & Hearts of Green.University of Nairobi IIA Kenya

Marking  the 2026 #WangariMaathaiDay &amp; #AfricaEnvironmentDay with a tree growing activity alongside the Gatugi community, WMI Master’s students, SLUSE students from the University of Copenhagen &amp; <a href="/HeartsOfGreen/">Hearts of Green</a>.<a href="/uonbi/">University of Nairobi</a> <a href="/IIAKenya/">IIA Kenya</a>