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Wanjira Mathai

@mathaiwanjira

MD for Africa & Global Partnerships @Worldresources. Chair @WangariMaathai. Passion for Africa, local solutions & climate action. Yogini. Tweets my own

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WHY despite all the information, experience & knowledge we have about the risks we face in our increasingly vulnerable cities, & the fantastic development & urban plans in place across our cities, are they not fully implemented? Read more about the additional shifts needed here:

WHY despite all the information, experience & knowledge we have about the risks we face in our increasingly vulnerable cities, & the fantastic development & urban plans in place across our cities, are they not fully implemented? Read more about the additional shifts needed here:
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Happy #WangariMaathaiDay “In the course of history, there comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness, to reach a higher moral ground. A time when we have to shed our fear and give hope to each other. That time is now”. Green Belt Movement

Happy #WangariMaathaiDay “In the course of history, there comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness, to reach a higher moral ground. A time when we have to shed our fear and give hope to each other.  That time is now”. <a href="/GreenBeltMovmnt/">Green Belt Movement</a>
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The #GreatAfricanSeaForest challenged me to rethink my biased perspective of forests & acknowledge the interconnectedness of land and ocean: May we finally recognize the blue as the backbone of the green. #Craig & #Swati #SeaChangeProject our deepest gratitude ❤️

The #GreatAfricanSeaForest challenged me to rethink my biased perspective of forests &amp; acknowledge the interconnectedness of land and ocean:  May we finally recognize the blue as the backbone of the green. #Craig &amp; #Swati #SeaChangeProject our deepest gratitude ❤️
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Once home to vast indigenous forests that nourished our land & people, we are now among the least forested nations in Africa, with only 8.8% forest cover & 12% tree cover—a far cry from the 10 percent forest cover required by our own Constitution. Read more below WRI Africa

Once home to vast indigenous forests that nourished our land &amp; people, we are now among the least forested nations in Africa, with only 8.8% forest cover &amp; 12% tree cover—a far cry from the 10 percent forest cover required by our own Constitution. Read more below <a href="/WRIafrica/">WRI Africa</a>
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TODAY a beacon of hope was born forever changing our lives. For me, the impact - deeply personal. For Kenya, she remains a light for our green spaces. Inspiring us to stand for what is right, not just to win, but because it is the right thing to do. Happy birthday, Mummy 🤗

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The rise of fast fashion prioritizes quantity over quality, harming our planet & communities. It's time for brands to embrace sustainability and consumers to demand transparency. Read More👇🏽 #SustainableFashion #EthicalChoices

The rise of fast fashion prioritizes quantity over quality, harming our planet &amp; communities. It's time for brands to embrace sustainability and consumers to demand transparency.   Read More👇🏽 #SustainableFashion #EthicalChoices
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He transformed climate change from a political debate to a profound spiritual call, reminding us caring for our common home is a sacred duty & we must face the “immense pile of filth” w/ hope, urging action rooted in justice, joy, & compassion #LaudatoSi #PopeFrancis WRI Africa

He transformed climate change from a political debate to a profound spiritual call, reminding us caring for our common home is a sacred duty &amp;  we must face the “immense pile of filth” w/ hope, urging action rooted in justice, joy, &amp; compassion #LaudatoSi #PopeFrancis <a href="/WRIafrica/">WRI Africa</a>
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Across the globe communities are organizing, restoring, innovating, & protecting the ecosystems they call home. Yet their wisdom and leadership too often remains overlooked in global climate talks. Sustainable just climate action must be rooted in local leadership & lived.

Across the globe communities are organizing, restoring, innovating, &amp; protecting the ecosystems they call home. Yet their wisdom and leadership too often remains overlooked in global climate talks.  Sustainable just climate action must be rooted in local leadership &amp; lived.
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Huge congrats to my friend @Alice for being named to the #TIME100! Your passion & vision are lighting up the world. Keep inspiring, keep leading, and keep showing us what’s possible! Murimirwa Angie #ProudFriend

Huge congrats to my friend @Alice for being named to the #TIME100! Your passion &amp; vision are lighting up the world. Keep inspiring, keep leading, and keep showing us what’s possible!  <a href="/AngieMurimirwa/">Murimirwa Angie</a> #ProudFriend
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The AU brought together experts & partners in Addis Ababa for a landmark mtg to advance the Great Green Wall Initiative (GGWI) - one of the most ambitious land restoration efforts undertaken on the continent. Read more 👇🏽

The AU brought together experts &amp; partners in Addis Ababa for a landmark mtg to advance the Great Green Wall Initiative (GGWI) - one of the most ambitious land restoration efforts undertaken on the continent. Read
more 👇🏽
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Global Biodiversity is a crucial part of our life support systems.  We must therefore restore harmony with nature, we must first restore our sense of belonging to it because protecting biodiversity is not just about nature. It is about our own survival. Read More WRI Africa

Global Biodiversity is a crucial part of our life support systems.  We must therefore restore harmony with nature, we must first restore our sense of belonging to it because protecting biodiversity is not just about nature. It is about our own survival. Read More <a href="/WRIafrica/">WRI Africa</a>
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Happy Africa Month!  As we reflect on our past and shape our future, may we do so with confidence and care, knowing that Africa is not only writing its future, it is speaking it into the world.  In our own languages. Read more in my oped below: #MadarakaDay2025

Happy Africa Month!  As we reflect on our past and shape our future, may we do so with confidence and care, knowing that Africa is not only writing its future, it is speaking it into the world.  In our own languages. Read more in my oped below:  #MadarakaDay2025
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Global accountability must be matched by local responsibility. Real change happens when communities own their part in building sustainable, resilient futures. #LocalAction #GlobalResponsibility #RuralDevelopment

Global accountability must be matched by local responsibility. Real change happens when communities own their part in building sustainable, resilient futures. #LocalAction #GlobalResponsibility #RuralDevelopment