On April 27, 2021, the Sri Lankan government decided to ban importing chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides and to replace them with organic inputs and methods. This decision was supported by many, including the Global Alliance for Organic Districts,...
A brave, futuristic move that requires balancing science with tradition
Il terreno su cui camminiamo, oltre ad essere la fonte primaria del cibo è una risorsa vivente, piante e animali sopra e sotto terra dipendono dai complessi processi e interazioni che avvengono nel suolo e che permettono l’esistenza e...
By Sumudu Chamara – nation.lk, 11 June 2021 | Source Sri Lanka is a country that is largely dependent on agriculture, and the country’s farming community is revered because of the contribution they give to provide food to the...
June 9th 2021, International webinar “The commitment of the Sri Lankan government to go organic!”. A brave, futuristic move that requires balancing science with tradition
Want change? Focus on Food Vandana Shiva, Colin Tudge, Sarojeni Rengam with Helena Norberg-Hodge 7am – 9.30am New York time The global economy has transformed the beautiful act of growing food into a giant industry that is destroying our...
– What is the relationship between healthy soil and human health? The Scientific and Medical Network, The Resurgence Trust, The Soil Association, Navdanya and the Real Farming Trust present a panel discussion with: Dr Vandana Shiva, Satish Kumar, Helen Browning OBE and Colin Tudge, chaired by...
On the 23rd of June, 3 – 6 pm CEST, join us for a webinar organized by Navdanya International as part of the European project #ClimAlt, co-funded by the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme. ClimAlt is an online course engaging...
On June 13, 2021, Swiss citizens are called to vote for the outlawing of synthetic pesticides. A citizens’ initiative, turned referendum, supported and endorsed by Navdanya International on the path towards a true agrofood systems transition. In case the...
– Once relegated to the fringe of the climate debate, plans to use solar geoengineering to mask rising temperatures are receiving increasing attention from some scientists, governments, and the media. Catchy headlines about silver bullet fixes often downplay the...