The Green Belt Movement

This rainy season, join us in honoring Wangari Maathai’s legacy by planting indigenous trees and protecting our forests! 🌳💚 Kenya’s forests are our lifeline, but they are shrinking due to deforestation and land degradation. By planting indigenous trees, we help: 🌍 Restore ecosystems 💧 Conserve water sources 🌱 sequester carbon and fight climate change. We invite you to join the #Plant20forWangari challenge, plant 20 indigenous trees, nurture them, and be part of the movement for a greener Kenya. 🌿 📸 Tag The Green Belt Movement and share your tree-planting journey! #SaveKarura #RestoreKenya #ClimateAction #ActForNature Dorothy Asuza Aseyo Kevin Kibore African Wildlife Foundation Agence Française de Développement Aberdare Yetu Asher Owino Job Mwangi Wangari Maathai Foundation. Denmark in Kenya Mediamax Network Ltd Joshua Ondeke Justine Kimanthi Nyaguthii Chege Wanjira Mathai Greenpeace

On this International Day of Forests, we honor the legacy of Wangari Maathai through the #Plant20forWangari campaign. Kenya's forests, such as Karura and the Aberdares, are under threat from infrastructure projects and policy changes. These forests are vital for our ecosystem, providing essential resources and biodiversity. We invite professionals, organizations, and individuals to plant 20 trees each to combat deforestation and promote sustainability. Join us in safeguarding our natural heritage. 📸 © Joshua Ondeke #TeamGBM #ClimateAction #Trees4Resilience #WangariLegacy Dorothy Asuza Aseyo Job Mwaura, Ph.D. Joshua Ondeke Nyaguthii Chege Justine Kimanthi Edwin Ngunjiri World Resources Institute Wanjira Mathai Steve Itela WWF Kenya Aberdare Yetu African Wildlife Foundation Justdiggit World Vision Kenya Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation International CIFOR-ICRAF Global EverGreening Alliance Self Help Africa Rhino Ark Kenya Charitable Trust

Twenty years ago, Prof. Wangari Maathai became the first African woman to receive the #NobelPeacePrize for her relentless fight for environmental conservation and social justice. Today, her vision lives on through the 20+ Trees Initiative, a global call to action! We are asking individuals, communities, and organizations to plant 20 indigenous trees and nurture them to maturity. Tree planting is not just about adding greenery; it is about securing our future, restoring our ecosystems, and honoring Wangari’s legacy. Are you ready to make a difference? 🌍💚 📸 Plant your trees, snap a photo, and tag #Plant20ForWangari to inspire others! 🌱 Join the Movement Now! #TeamGBM #ClimateAction #Trees4Resilience #WangariLegacy Job Mwangi Joshua Ondeke Nyaguthii Chege Justine Kimanthi Edwin Ngunjiri World Resources Institute Wanjira Mathai United Nations Wangari Maathai Foundation. Bezos Earth Fund Mediamax Network Ltd KCB Bank Group NCBA Group Kevin Kibore International Land Coalition Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada British High Commission Nairobi Agence Française de Développement Katarina Biörnstad Denmark in Kenya The Mainichi Newspapers Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kenya Kenya Forest Service Kenya Forestry Research Institute Nation Media Group Steve Itela WWF-Kenya Aberdare Yetu African Wildlife Foundation Justdiggit World Vision Kenya Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation International CIFOR-ICRAF Global EverGreening Alliance Self Help Africa Rhino Ark Kenya Charitable Trust Dorothy Asuza Aseyo

🚨 Kenyan Forests Under Attack! 🚨 The Green Belt Movement stands in solidarity with Greenpeace International in calling for urgent action to stop the assault on our forests. Despite claims by the Kenya Forest Service(KFS) that concerns over deforestation are baseless, the facts tell a different story: 🌿 Karura Forest: 51.64 acres at risk for Kiambu Road expansion (Case in Court – GBM is the main petitioner). 🌿 Aberdares Forest: A 36.78KM Ndunyu Ihithe Road planned through the forest (Case in Court – GBM is part of the petitioners). 🌿 Lifting of Logging Ban: GBM and other organizations are in court challenging this move. 🌿 Suam Forest: 50 acres earmarked for a border town, threatening restoration efforts by GBM and others. 🌿 Ngong Forest: Trees are already being cleared for a railway project under the guise of "early entry permits." 🌿 Bomas of Kenya Expansion: Plans to take part of Ngong Forest are underway. 🌿 Oloolua Forest: Facing land-grabbing attempts (Active court cases ongoing). These are just some examples of the attacks on our forests. 💚 We urge all Kenyans to take action. Sign the petition now to demand accountability and safeguard our forests for future generations! 📢 Sign the petition here: https://lnkd.in/dYC8nPn #SaveOurForests #SaveKarura #SaveOloolua #AberdareYetu #StopDeforestation

#WangariMaathaiDay is on. Tune in -https://lnkd.in/dZtNei44

Today as we mark #WangariMaathaiDay, our hearts beat for Kenya’s future. Read GBM’s heartfelt letter to President William Samoei Ruto PHD urging urgent action to safeguard our nation through protecting our Forests. Grab your digital copy of People Daily Newspaper today and join our plea to #SaveOurForests.

As we count down to Wangari Maathai Day on March 3, 2025, the Green Belt Movement invites you to join us in honoring the enduring legacy of Professor Wangari Maathai, a visionary who dedicated her life to the protection of our natural heritage. Today, we share an inspiring video featuring Wangari Maathai herself, passionately speaking about the urgent need to preserve the Aberdare Forest. In her heartfelt message, she reminds us why plantation farming in our vital water towers must be halted as it not only destroys the intricate balance of biodiversity but also undermines the ecological stability essential for our survival. We are deeply concerned by the government’s current plans to construct the Ndunyu-Njeru-Ihithe road. This project threatens to cut through 25 kilometres of the Aberdare Forest’s closed canopy, potentially inflicting massive, irreversible damage on one of Kenya’s most iconic water towers. Moreover, the notorious practice of plantation farming by the Kenya Forest Service in these water towers continues to exacerbate the degradation of these crucial ecosystems. In light of these pressing challenges, we are organizing a live roundtable discussion this Monday to deliberate on the state of Kenyan forests. This critical conversation will serve as both a tribute to Wangari Maathai and a clarion call for immediate action. We will delve into the issues surrounding deforestation, evaluate the impact of unsustainable development projects, and explore viable strategies for safeguarding our water towers and biodiversity. We invite you environmental advocates, concerned citizens, and all stakeholders to join us live on our YouTube channel as we engage in this vital dialogue. Your voice is essential in the fight to preserve our forests and ensure that the legacy of Wangari Maathai continues to inspire transformative change. Let’s stand united for our environment. Together, we can challenge unsustainable practices and create a future where Kenya’s natural treasures are protected for generations to come. #WangariMaathaiDay #AberdareYetu #SaveOurWaterTowers #SaveOurForests

⏰As we countdown to Wangari Maathai Day 2025, GBM in partnership with Conservation Alliance of Kenya will be hosting a roundtable discussion on the state of Kenya’s forests with a special focus on the alarming threats to our Water Towers. 🗓 Date: 3rd March 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM EAT 📍 Streaming LIVE on our YouTube page! 🎥 Join us as we unite for our forests, our future, and Wangari’s vision! #WangariMaathaiDay #SaveOurForests #SaveKarura #AberdareYetu #SaveOloolua

🚨 Charcoal burning is back—bolder, deadlier! 🚨 The 2024 Forest Status Report reveals that Kenya loses 209,337 acres of forest every year. That’s not just a statistic—it’s a death sentence for our rivers, our climate, and our future. The recent Kajiado county exposé uncovered a painful truth: It’s not just outsiders. Our own people, landowners, are selling our forests for charcoal. And when they’re caught? A slap-on-the-wrist fine, and they do it again. Have we truly sunk so low? Are we so blind, so careless, that we’d sell our children’s future for a few shillings today? We must ACT NOW. Demand tougher laws, real accountability, and protection for our forests. Silence is complicity. #SaveOurForests #SaveKarura #SaveOloolua #AberdareYetu