Biodiversity is Life – Not an Asset Class: Debunking Biodiversity Credits, the Next Wave of Bio-Imperialism
Full Report – Download Executive Summary – Download In the name of biodiversity “conservation” and “protection”, the corporate sector is increasingly making calls for the financialisation of nature. The financialization of nature continues the harmful legacy of bio-imperialism. These mechanisms, which include schemes like biodiversity credits and Nature Asset Companies (NACs), represent the latest attempt […]
Biodiversity is Life – Graphic Novel
The Graphic Novel “Biodiversity is Life” addresses the issue of biodiversity erosion and conservation. The story told in the graphic novel follows a group of young people who, when brought into direct contact with local agricultural ecosystems, learn how biodiversity loss is not a distant problem, but instead has a direct impact on health and […]
Regeneration is Life – An Agroecological Paradigm to Overtake the Climate Crisis
Download Pdf On the occasion of the 28th Climate COP, Navdanya International presents “Regeneration is Life – An Agroecological Paradigm to Overtake the Climate Crisis” There are two main paradigms of thinking of ourselves in the world and of our relationship with the Earth. We either think of ourselves as being separate from Nature […]
Nothing New in New GMOs – Gateway to Total Corporate Control
Download PDF (full report) In this report, NI investigates the global deregulation of gene editing and the strategies of the agribusiness industry behind this new generation of GMOs. All over the world this new generation of GMOs are being deregulated with no labeling, no traceability and no corporate accountability if it all goes wrong. Abstract […]
Making Peace with the Earth – Through Diversity, Mutuality, Non-Violence & Care – An Ecofeminist Manifesto
We, Diverse Women for Diversity, diverse in culture, race, religion, socio-economic conditions, have one common goal: biological and cultural diversity as the foundation of life on Earth. We stand for self-sufficiency, self-reliance and solidarity, locally and globally. Diverse women from all walks of life are creating a new solidarity, showing that women-led cultures have long […]
The Convention on Biological Diversity must resist the commodification of all life
From December 7- 19, the 15th COP of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will be taking place in Montreal, Canada, the first COP to take place since 2018, after being delayed due to the pandemic. This upcoming CBD COP is set to debate the next global framework establishing the goals and targets to be […]
What is Missing from the Climate Debate
“The destabilisation of the Earth’s climate systems is the consequence of violating the ecological processes and cycles of the earth, violating the Rights of the Earth, Rights of Indigenous People, and the Rights of Future Generations. Fossil fuels have driven how we grow our food and produce our clothing over the past century. Energy slaves […]
The Failure of GMO Bt cotton and the continued success of Native Indigenous Cotton in India
The Failure of GMO Bt cotton and the continued success of Native Indigenous Cotton in India A Briefing Paper of RFSTE* based on a 35-year study in Vidarbha’s Cotton Suicide belt – Download Pdf India is a paradise of rich diversity in ecosystems, food, cultures etc., and particularly has been a hub of indigenous agricultural […]
Sowing Hunger, Reaping Profits – A Food Crisis by Design
Download Pdf Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, headlines have been dominated by the warnings of risk in global food supply shortages and rising global food prices, all due to the conflict. But, according to many international groups, there is currently no risk of global food supply shortages. So why are so many countries now […]
Manifesto on Economies of Care and Earth Democracy
By Dr Vandana Shiva Care and mutual support are the currencies of life both in nature and society interacting together as a whole, sharing intrinsic values and inherent rights. The Earth, Gaia, Terra Madre is a living planet whose rich biodiversity of life has evolved over billions of years and sustains all life. It is […]