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Photos and videos of the events here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Defending Biodiversity, Strengthening Seed Freedom \u2013 Resisting GMOs, Seed and Food Imperialism\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

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Over the last few decades, GMO crops<\/a> have been imposed in countries all over the world, advertised as a solution to food insecurity and the malnutrition crisis. However, hunger, disease and malnutrition have increased, while biodiversity has declined<\/a> and toxins have spread. GMO imperialism has destroyed the lives and livelihoods of small farmers and biodiversity in centers of origin. These centers of origin of biodiversity, like Mexico for corn<\/a>, are the cradles of the world\u2019s food supply, and the protection against plague, climate challenges, natural disasters or other hindrances to food production.<\/p>\n

But despite these failures, corporations continue to impose gene-edited organisms<\/a>, or new GMOs<\/a>, in centers of diversity. They continue\u00a0to shift their narrative towards framing nature and biodiversity as commodities for commercialization and patent monopolies.<\/p>\n

In March 2023, following the Diverse Women for Diversity Festival in Dehradun India, women from the network co-wrote a declaration denouncing the United States<\/a> pressuring of the Mexican government to walk back its attempt to phase out GMO corn from foods and the use of glyphosate. Considering the renewed wave of GMO impositions in Latin America, Asia, Europe and others, the Mexican movements, Campa\u00f1a Nacional Sin Ma\u00edz No Hay Pa\u00eds<\/a>, Semillas de Vida<\/a>, Via Organica<\/a>, alongside Naturaleza de Derechos<\/a> from Argentina, and Navdanya International issued a new joint declaration in Defense of Biodiversity and Seed Freedom. <\/a>The open declaration has now received over 800 signatures from around the world<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Join the Declaration in Defense of our Biodiversity, Seed and Food Freedom<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

All over the world citizens are rising up<\/a> against the unscientific, undemocratic, anti-ecological imposition of GMOs by corporations and governments. Join us this March in Mexico City, as we continue to build solidarity and common resistance in the name of Biodiversity, Food and Seed Freedom.<\/p>\n

Join us this March 12-16 2024, for a series of events in Mexico City<\/strong> to continue building a common strategy against the further imposition of new and old GMOs around the world. Sharing experiences, struggles and solidarity in defense of Biodiversity, Food and Seed Freedom.<\/p>\n

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Events<\/b><\/h3>\n

12 March 2024<\/b>
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11 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. (GMT -6)<\/p>\n

The Mexican Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER) presents, \u00ab\u00a0In Defense of Food Sovereignty\u00a0\u00bb a keynote lecture by Dr. Vandana Shiva, <\/b>with V\u00edctor Su\u00e1rez Carrera, Subsecretario de Autosuficiencia Alimentaria SADER.<\/p>\n

By invitation only<\/i><\/p>\n

Live transmission<\/strong> @agricultura_mex (<\/i>YouTube<\/i><\/a>) and @navdanyainternational (<\/i>Facebook<\/i><\/a> – <\/i>Instagram<\/i><\/a>).<\/i>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

You will also be able to watch it at the following Zoom link: https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/84950458262<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Please fill out the following registration form: https:\/\/forms.gle\/Tz7CcENDRnUtDn5EA<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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14 March 2024<\/b><\/h4>\n

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (CST)<\/p>\n

Centro Cultiva Salud<\/a> presents, \u00ab\u00a0Understanding the origin of food, a vital solution for your health and that of the Earth.\u00a0\u00bb Towards a healthy and sustainable future.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

A conference with Dr. Vandana Shiva and Dr. Dieter le Noir<\/b><\/p>\n

Location: Live Streamed from Centro Cultiva Salud, Rancho La Paz, Valle de Bravo, M\u00e9xico<\/p>\n

Register Here<\/a> for the online event.<\/p>\n

Event will be available for one month for those who register. Half price discount for students.<\/p>\n

Available in English and Spanish.<\/p>\n

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15 March 2024<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"\"11 a.m.- 5 p.m. (GMT -6)<\/p>\n

The Mexican Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) presents the seminar \u201cProtection and conservation of biodiversity in the regions considered centers of origin of species<\/a>\u201d.<\/b><\/p>\n

Co-organized with Navdanya International and featuring as guests, Dr. Vandana Shiva, Members of the SEMARNAT and representatives from Latin America, Asia, the US, and others.<\/p>\n

This seminar will discuss strategies to conserve and protect natural resources in countries that are centers of origin for the genetic diversity of species, through dialogues, round tables, and discussions for common strategy with key actors of the Mexican government, representatives from Latin America, Asia, the United States, and others in the protection and conservation of biodiversity in Latin America and other regions. Program<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Location: Mexico City, SEMARNAT<\/a> Headquarters, Polanco or Online. By invitation only.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

Live transmission:<\/strong><\/i> @Semarnatmx (Facebook<\/a>) – For more information contact difusion.pnagoya[@]semarnat.gob.mx<\/em><\/p>\n

Live coverage from Navdanya International socials (Facebook<\/a> – Instagram<\/a>).\u00a0<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n

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16 March 2024<\/b><\/h4>\n

11 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m. (GMT -6)<\/p>\n

Defending Biodiversity, Strengthening Seed Freedom \u2013 Resisting GMOs, Seed and Food Imperialism\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

An event co-organized by <\/b>Campa\u00f1a Nacional Sin Ma\u00edz No Hay Pa\u00eds<\/b><\/a>,<\/b> Regeneration International<\/b><\/a>,<\/b> and <\/b>Navdanya International<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Location:<\/b> Cencalli, Museo de ma\u00edz y centro de la cultura alimentaria, Los Pinos, Ciudad de M\u00e9xico (In person only) Open to the public – Click here<\/a><\/strong> to register. <\/i>Join the livestream <\/i>here<\/i><\/a><\/strong>.<\/i><\/p>\n

\"\"Seeds are the first link in the food chain. They embody our heritage and enfold the future evolution of life. It is our inherent duty and responsibility to protect our seeds and pass them on to future generations. Today, our seed sovereignty is threatened by intellectual property rights and new GMO technologies that have transformed seeds from a commons shared by farmers, to a commodity under the control and monopoly of agribusiness corporations.<\/p>\n

Following our joint declaration on the in Defense of our Biodiversity, Seed and Food Freedom<\/a>, which received over 800 signatures, this event will discuss how centers of origin of biodiversity are the cradles of the world\u2019s food supply, and the protection against plague, climate challenges, natural disasters or other hindrances to food production. Bringing together cases from Mexico, Argentina, Costa Rica, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru and others to develop a common strategy against the further imposition of new and old GMOs around the world.<\/p>\n

GMOs cannot be forced upon communities, violating norms of democracy and freedom.Together as global citizens, we come together to stand against GMO bullying and in defense of our seeds. Uniting to resist the forces that threaten diversity and freedom in our seeds.<\/p>\n

The event will feature an International Press conference to open the event, followed by a keynote by Dr Vandana Shiva<\/b> titled, \u201cDefense of biodiversity and free seed liberty against food imperialism\u201d.\u00a0 Two international panels on the case of GMO imposition in Latin America and common strategies to resist GMO imperialism, will feature, Dr. Vandana Shiva, <\/b>President of Navdanya International; Andre Leu<\/b> of President Regeneration International; Mercedes L\u00f3pez<\/b>, of Via Organica and Regeneration International; Fernando Cabaleiro<\/b> of Naturaleza de Derechos, Argentina; Leydy Pech Mar\u00edn<\/b> of Colectivo Maya de los Chenes, Yucat\u00e1n; P\u00e1nfilo Hern\u00e1ndez Ortis<\/b> of Grupo Vicente Guerrero, Tlaxcala; Miguel Crespo <\/b>of Probioma, Bolivia; Mauricio Garc\u00eda Alvarez<\/b> of\u00a0 Swiss Aid Colombia; Fabian Pacheco<\/b> of Centro Nacional Especializado en Agricultura Organica del Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje, Costa Rica; and representatives of Navdanya International<\/strong> and Campa\u00f1a Nacional Sin Ma\u00edz No Hay Pa\u00eds<\/strong>. The event will close with final declarations and key takeaways from the conference.<\/p>\n

Title: \u00ab\u00a0Defending Biodiversity, Strengthening Seed Freedom \u2013 Resisting GMOs, Seed and Food Imperialism\u00a0\u00bb<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date and time: Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
\nPlace: Tennis Court, Los Pinos Cultural Complex. Parque Lira S\/N, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc. CDMX
\nConvenors: CNSMNHP, Navdanya International, Regeneration International<\/strong><\/p>\n

Program:<\/p>\n

11:00 am – 11:45 am
\nWelcome Ceremony
\nVoladora Group (Palo De Los Voladores)
\nEarth Preparation Ceremony, By Amalia Salas (Milpa De Cencalli)<\/p>\n

11:45 am-12:00 pm
\nWelcoming Remarks (Heliport)
\nVandana Shiva, Navdanya International
\nAlejandra Frausto Guerrero, Secretary of Culture
\nHomero Fern\u00e1ndez, Los Pinos Cultural Complex
\nBrisa G\u00f3mez Ochoa, Cencalli, Casa Del Ma\u00efz
\nPaloma V\u00e1zquez D\u00edaz, Cencalli Council
\nMalin J\u00f6nsson, Campa\u00f1a Nacional Sin Ma\u00edz No Hay Pa\u00eds (National Campaign Without Corn There Is No Country)<\/p>\n

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
\nKeynote Lecture: Vandana Shiva [Heliport]
\nDefense of Biodiversity and Free Seeds Against Food Imperialism<\/p>\n

1:00 pm – 2:15 pm Conversation 1 (Heliport)
\nCommon Strategies Against the Imposition of GMOs in the World
\nAndr\u00e9 Leu, Regeneration International | Australia
\nMercedes Lopez Martinez, Maize Collective Lawsuit | Mexico
\nFernando Cabaleiro, Nature of Rights | Argentina
\nModerator: Carla Ramos Cort\u00e9s | Navdanya International<\/p>\n

2:15 pm 3:30 pm
\nPanel 2 (Heliport)
\nCommon Strategies Against the Imposition of GMOs in Latin America
\nP\u00e1nfilo Hern\u00e1ndez Ortiz, Grupo Vicente Guerrero | Mexico
\nMiguel \u00c1ngel Crespo, Probioma | Bolivia
\nMauricio Garc\u00eda \u00c1lvarez, Swissaid | Colombia
\nFabian Pacheco Centro Nal, Especializado En Agricultura Org\u00e1nica, Ina | Costa Rica
\nModerator: Malin J\u00f6nsson, Campa\u00f1a Nacional Sin Ma\u00edz No Hay Pa\u00eds | M\u00e9xico<\/p>\n

3:30 pm Declaration and Musical Closing (Heliport)<\/p>\n