📌 From tree planting to peacebuilding: the legacy of Wangari Maathai lives on 🌿 She wasn’t just a biologist — she was a force of nature. Founder of the Green Belt Movement, she empowered women and restored forests across Kenya. First African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Her voice still echoes in climate justice movements today. Her message was clear: sustainability starts with dignity, democracy, and the earth beneath our feet. 🌍 Her story is Africa’s story — one of resilience, roots, and renewal.