Wangari Maathai, the Nobel Prizes winner from Kenys is known for her contribution to which one of the following?
- AJournalism
- BInternational economics
- CSustainable developmentCorrect
- DChild development
Explanation
Wangari Maathai was a Kenyan environmental and political activist who founded the Green Belt Movement. This organization focused on environmental conservation and womens rights by planting millions of trees to combat deforestation and soil erosion while providing sustainable livelihoods for rural communities. In 2004, she became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy, and peace. Her work demonstrated the deep connection between environmental protection and social progress.
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