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.