Green Belt Movement

Definition

The Green Belt Movement was an environmental organization in Kenya founded by Wangari Maathai. It focused on planting trees and promoting environmental conservation as a means to address poverty, empower women, and restore degraded lands.

Related terms

Deforestation: The clearing or destruction of forests. This can lead to environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity, and contribute to climate change.

Reforestation: The process of replanting trees in areas where they have been cut down or removed. It helps restore forests and combat deforestation.

Environmental conservation: The protection, preservation, management, or restoration of natural resources such as forests, wildlife habitats, water bodies, etc., for sustainable use and future generations.