My name is Wangari Maathai. In my country of Kenya ... When I was 11 years old, I went to a Catholic boarding school. The teachers there taught me two truly important things.

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has immortalised award-winning conservationist Wangari ...

Professor Wangari Maathai contributed over many decades to furthering the ideals and objectives of the United Nations. A globally recognized champion for human rights and women’s empowerment ...

With the sad news of Wangari Maathai's death on Sunday night (25 September), we celebrate the life and philosophy of an extraordinary woman via a series of video clips, below. Maathai, a veteran ...