Recognising the Earth and Culture As the Basis of All Life, with Professor Wangari Maathai

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In this talk, Wangari gives us an update on developments in Kenya in relation to her priorities of environment and culture; why these are so essential within the African and international context; and the opportunity the new Kenyan constitution provides to enhance these foundations of life for the Kenyan people. Professor Maathai's experience has shown her that culture is fundamental to a viable development path that respects both human communities and the Earth.

Professor Wangari Maathai, 2004 Nobel Laureate, has long been admired for her undaunting commitment to protect the Earth and local communities for decades during the Moi regime in Kenya. During this time she nurtured the Green Belt Movement, which now consists of more than 250,000 participants. Throughout the years she has helped women to plant more than 20 million trees on their farms, schools and church grounds. The work of the GBM has today extended to neighbouring African countries like Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Lesotho, Ethiopia, and Zimbabwe.

Gaia Evening held at Burgh House, Hampstead, Friday, 18th June 2004.

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