African Activism: Health of Mother Earth Foundation


Nnimmo Bassey is an architect, environmental activist, author and poet, who chaired the Friends of the Earth International and was executive director of Environmental Rights Action for Two Decades.

Nnimmo was also one of Time Magazines Heroes of the Environment in 2009. Nnimmo became a Right Livelihood Laureate for his work in promoting sustainability.

Nnimmo discusses sustainable development and climate justice and the role of grassroots organizations in the developing world.