Wangari Maathai

Wangari Muta Maathai (born April 1, 1940 in Nyeri) is a Kenyan environmental and political activist. In 2004 she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for "her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace" — the first African woman to receive the award.

Awards

• 1984: Right Livelihood Award (a.k.a. "Alternative Nobel Prize")
• 1991: Goldman Environmental Prize
• 1991: Africa Prize
• 1993: Edinburgh Medal (for "Outstanding contribution to Humanity through Science")
• 2004: Petra Kelly Prize
• 2004: Sophie Prize
• 2004: Nobel Peace Prize