Agriculture Quote by Wangari Maathai
“For example, they have land. The government of Qatar wants to lease the Tana River delta, which is in Kenya, from the Kenyan government, so that they can produce food there. People in Kenya need food. We have people who have studied agriculture. Why is it that if we really need food, we cannot go into the delta and develop our own food?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Climate Summit, 2010
She questions why Kenya cannot develop its own food in the Tana River delta despite need and expertise.
In simple terms: She wonders why Kenya can’t grow its own food in the delta.
Key Takeaway
Promote local agricultural development.
Themes
environment
food security
politics
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
analytical
reflective
When to use this quote
- rural development
- policy planning
Key Concepts
sustainability
resource management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can local expertise be leveraged?
- What policies support sustainable agriculture?
A Different Perspective
Political and economic barriers may hinder local initiatives.
