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Nobel Peace Prize Recognizes Environment and Security Links

ECSP Director Geoff Dabelko reports for Grist on Wangari Maathai's Nobel Peace Prize.

Kenyan environmental activist and biologist turned deputy environment minister Wangari Maathai won the Nobel Peace Prize this year. The Nobel Committee highlighted the strong connections between sustainability and peace in making the announcement. Click here to read ECSP Director Geoff Dabelko's story in Grist Magazine about this recognition for a hero in the fight for securing local livelihoods and sustainable development.

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