Washington Wachira
Environmental Advocate | Sustainable Solutions for Africa
About
Washington Wachira is an environmental advocate working to build a sustainable future for Africa. As the founder and CEO of Komaza, he has pioneered a community-based forestry model that has planted over 10 million trees across Kenya.
Wachira's TED Talk on restoring Africa's landscapes has inspired millions, offering practical strategies for tackling deforestation and climate change at the grassroots level. His keynotes provide audiences with a hopeful vision for how business, technology, and local communities can collaborate to protect the environment.
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For the love of birds
From the glorious crested guinea fowl to the adulterous African jacana to vultures that can pick a zebra carcass clean in 30 minutes, Washington Wachira wants us all to get to know the marvelous species of birds that share the planet with us. If you're not already a fan of earth's feathermakers -- or concerned about their conservation -- you will be after you watch this delightful talk.
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