Mar
05
2020

Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies joins Green Belt Movement in the celebration of the Wangari Maathai Day/African Environment Day – March 3, 2020 at the Freedom Corner, Uhuru Park

By cangu
Flagging off of the Wangari Maathai Day/Africa Environment Day Celebrations at the University of Nairobi, Chancellor’s Court on March 3, 2020

At the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in February 2012, it was decided that organizations should recognize Prof. Wangari Maathai’s immense contribution to environmental awareness in Africa. As a result, Wangari Maathai Day was endorsed to be celebrated on the same day as the African Environment Day, on every 3rd of March.

High School Students Workshop

High school students workshop

The High Scool students workshop will be held on Friday, March 20, 2020 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Wangari Maathai Institute Campus under the theme "The Role of Students in Peace and Environment Management in Kenya". Speakers will be drawn from the University and practitioners. The event is planned for a maximum of 500 students, admission is therefore on first come first served basis. Students are encouraged to bring along packed lunch.

Registration fee: Kshs. 2500 per school. Please confirm attendance by March 17, 2020.

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