Conservation Heroes: Providing Solutions to Global Environmental Challenges
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About the Author: Maria Otero serves as Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs.
On October 7, I had the opportunity to attend a lunch honoring six women conservationists who have dedicated their lives to saving the planet and improving women's rights. As these six heroes exemplify, environmental conservation begins at home and requires creativity, innovation, and courage.
Around the world, women are at the forefront of providing solutions to global environmental challenges, but they are also the ones who often feel the negative impact of environmental destruction most acutely. These heroes understand that fact, and through their work have improved both the environment and the lives of women.
Dr. Wangari Maathai of Kenya founded the… more »
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