The daughter of farmers, Wangari Maathai has never strayed far from her ancestral roots. She has steadfastly advocated for justice for the poor and disadvantaged in ways that would also protect the Earth's natural resources. The keynote speaker at the 2007 Esri International User Conference, Maathai spoke of her life's work and the important role GIS technology is playing in it.

See "Keynote Speaker Addresses Global Peace and Environmental Sustainability."