. "This shift is an idea whose time has come.I call on leaders, especially from Africa, to expand democratic space and build fair and just societies that allow the creativity and energy of their citizens to flourish...http://ca.geocities.com/wedafrs/lkih/maathai-lecture-text.htmlShe has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in biology and a PhD in veterinary science.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wangari_Maa" . . .