I think some of these solutions are prepared in an office without a full understanding of the local situation.
Wangari MaathaiWe have a responsibility to protect the rights of generations, of all species, that cannot speak for themselves today. The global challenge of climate change requires that we ask no less of our leaders, or ourselves.
Wangari MaathaiI am working to make sure we don't only protect the environment, we also improve governance.
Wangari MaathaiAll through the ages the African people have made efforts to deliver themselves from oppressive forces.
Wangari MaathaiThe way in which we can promote peace, is by promoting sustainable management of our resources, equitable distribution of these resources, and that the only way you can actually do that, is that then you have to have a political, economic system that facilitates that. And then you get into the issues of human rights, justice, economic justice, social justice, and good governance or democratic governance. That's how it ties up.
Wangari Maathai