Wangari Maathai Institute
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Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies -UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
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https://wmi.uonbi.ac.ke/ 23-09-2020 09:45:15
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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
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.
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
"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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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