Green Belt Movement

Definition

The Green Belt Movement refers to a grassroots environmental organization founded by Wangari Maathai in Kenya. It aimed to address deforestation, soil erosion, and promote sustainable development through tree planting and women's empowerment.

Related terms

Wangari Maathai: Kenyan environmentalist and founder of the Green Belt Movement. She became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.

Deforestation: The clearing or removal of forests, often for agricultural purposes or logging, leading to ecological imbalances.

Sustainable Development: An approach that aims to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs by balancing economic growth, social progress, and environmental protection.