Wangari Maathai

Type: Person

Wangari Maathai

As of November 2026, Wangari Maathai has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Dan Carlin (Jan 2025).

Wangarĩ Maathai was a Kenyan social, environmental, and political activist who founded the Green Belt Movement, an environmental non-governmental organization focused on planting trees, environmental conservation, and women's rights. In 2004 she became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Wangari Maathai at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardJan 2025 on Dan Carlin
RoleEnvironmental Activist and Nobel Laureate
AffiliationGreen Belt Movement

Who talks about Wangari Maathai on podcasts?

Wangari Maathai came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2025 on Dan Carlin.

What is Wangari Maathai mentioned alongside?

Wangari Maathai is most often mentioned alongside BBC, Ethiopia and Aaron Solomon.

Mentioned together: BBC, Ethiopia, Aaron Solomon, University of London, Zaynab Badawi, The Kingdom of Kush, The 25th Dynasty of Egypt, Herodotus, Piye, Taharka