Able Quote by Wangari Maathai
“In Kenya, one of our biggest exports is coffee. Where do you grow coffee? You grow coffee in the land. To be able to grow coffee you need rain, you need special kinds of soils that are found on hillsides, and that means you have to protect that land from soil erosion so you don't lose the soil. You also want to make sure that when the rains come you're going to be able to hold that water and have it go into the ground so that the streams and the rivers keep flowing and the ground is relatively humid for these plants.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Environmental Advocacy Talk, 2005
Sustainable coffee production depends on protecting soil and water resources through erosion control and water retention.
In simple terms: Protect land and water to grow coffee well.
Key Takeaway
Preserve hillsides, manage water, support crops.
Themes
environment
sustainability
agriculture
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
educational
advocacy
When to use this quote
- coffee farms
- rural development
- climate adaptation
- community planning
Key Concepts
soil erosion
water management
climate resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can local farmers fund erosion control?
- What policies best protect watershed health?
A Different Perspective
Implementation can be costly and requires coordinated policy support.
