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The short film «Biodiversity is Life» tells the story of an ecological education journey that empowers young people as guardians of the future.
This video documents the educational project «Biodiversity is Life«, promoted by Navdanya International, which offers youth and communities a path of discovery and learning about biodiversity, agroecology, and care for the Earth.
This journey began in India, at Navdanya Earth University, which has been welcoming students from around the world for more than 20 years to pass on concepts and practices of agroecology. It is precisely Vandana Shiva, president of Navdanya, who explains the link between protecting biodiversity and our physical and spiritual well-being. That is a teaching that is echoed in Europe through Navdanya International’s educational programs.
Through powerful images and testimonies, the film shows how participants explored the connections between soil, landscape, community, and ecological justice, developing regenerative practices and a deep awareness of their role as agents of change.
Navdanya International’s educational programs aim to inspire and equip the next generation with the skills, knowledge, and ecological literacy needed to support resilient, equitable, and ecologically conscious communities. At the core of our work is a desire to create deep connections between people, land, communities, farms and the complex ecosystems that sustain us. We redesign the traditional classroom by transforming the neighborhood, the farms, and the community itself into true political and participatory learning spaces. The active participation of community members makes this process a shared and living experience, where food democracy is built day by day.
Our approach is rooted in “learning by doing,” complemented by the ongoing exchange of knowledge across generations. In this way, young people become custodians of valuable ecological wisdom and active agents of change within their communities. Through direct, hands-on engagement with the land, they cultivate a profound respect for the complexity of nature and the resilience of agroecological systems. This process empowers new generations to recognize their vital role as stewards of the environment and as conscious, engaged citizens.
We encourage a transition towards sustainable ways of living that prioritize environmental resilience, local knowledge, and global experience. Through regenerative practices, education in deep ecology principles, and community-led action, we seek to build resilient communities that are ecologically aware and capable of meaningful planetary stewardship.
This film is an invitation to join us in building a future where people, cultures, and ecosystems coexist in balance and harmony.
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