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Wangari Maathai & The Green Belt Movement

Provided by: Strides in Development |Published on: April 27, 2021
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  • This video features Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan environmentalist, political activist, and founder of the Green Belt Movement. 
  • Students will learn about the connection between environmental, societal, and economic sustainability. 
  • The Green Belt Movement works with rural women to plant trees in previously deforested areas. This work reduces erosion, protects clean water supplies, and provides income opportunities. 

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Subjects: Science, Economics
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Region: Africa
Languages: English

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