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The Greenbelt Movement, founded by Wangari Maathai in 1977 in Kenya, is arguably one of the deepest campaigns that bridges environmental conservation and social justice. This movement, which came as a necessity due to the degradation of the environment and marginalization of the local community has grown to become an example of a global grassroots movement. The Greenbelt Movement addresses major pressing issues such as deforestation, water scarcity, soil erosion, and gender inequality through tree planting, environmental education, and community empowerment. In this respect, the essay seeks to discuss the history, objectives, impact, and relevance of the Greenbelt Movement in the broader context of environmental conservation and social justice.