2006 Goldman Environmental Prize Ceremony: Wangari Maathai

An introductory speech by Nobel Prize winner, Wangari Maathai.

The Goldman Environmental Prize is the world's largest award for grassroots
environmentalists. Awarded annually since 1990, the Prize is given to environmental heroes from the six continental regions of Africa, Asia, Islands & Island Nations, Europe,
North America and South & Central America.

The Prize is announced in April every year, to coincide with the international
celebration of Earth Day. It includes a trip to San Francisco to accept the cash award of $125,000 per winner. Recipients receive a bronze sculpture that interprets the crosscultural motif of a snake with its tail in its mouth. Known as the ouroboros, this symbol is associated with nature's powers of renewal.

The purpose of the Prize is to recognize sustained and significant efforts to preserve the natural environment, including, but not limited to, protecting endangered ecosystems and species combating destructive development projects; promoting sustainability; influencing environmental policies;and striving for environmental justice.

Learn more at http://www.goldmanprize.org

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[icynife]

Who has these qualities and bet here infront of youtube that (s) he will preach this gospel further?....RIP Wangari

[zaki99ful]

mathai we love u

[MsNairobi]

Amen Wangari Mathaai, I love you !!

[DelilahZoe]

My hero.

[kindu2006]

she dresses with such dignity and pride emanating nothing but Afrikan nobility!!! I love you Maathi!

[thewayoutisin]

Wangari Maathai is true woman who gives her live to benefit the world. I absolutely love her speeches. She speaks with so much passion and conviction. What a gift she is to us! We are very proud of you Dr. Maathai.

[mrembo123]

Hongera Wangari.

[ccthuo]

We are proud of you

[SunsetRican]

As a Latina of African Ancestry- my pride overflows...

[yuster83]

We need more strong African women to keep on inspring us!