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 […]
Manifesto sobre as economias do cuidado e a democracia na Terra
Pressenza Português, 19 de Julho de 2022 | Fonte Por Dra. Vandana Shiva * O cuidado e o apoio mútuo são as moedas da vida, que circulam tanto na natureza e como na sociedade, para a promoção da integração plena, possibilitando que se compartilhem o seu conjunto de valores e direitos coletivos. A Terra, Gaia, […]
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 […]
BIODIVERSITY IS LIFE
DOWNLOAD PDF To celebrate World Biodiversity Day, Navdanya International presents Biodiversity is Life. We break down how all levels of biodiversity have a direct and tangible tie to human health. Especially as an intimate connection exists between the biodiversity of our diets and gut, and our surrounding ecosystems, making health a continuum. Biodiversity is, hence, […]
The Corporate Push for Synthetic Foods: False solutions that endanger our health and damage the planet
Artificial Food is Detrimental to Ecological Transition Foreword by Dr Vandana Shiva The Corporate Push for Synthetic Foods – An Impossible Menu: Fake Food is taking over our tables – Download pdf Artificial food is detrimental to ecological transition How can we heal our relationship with food in the age of artificial food? In response […]
Climate Change is Ecological Destruction: Greenwashing and false solutions at COP 26
Deforestation – Effects on Biodiversity – The Impact of Chemicals – The COP 26 – The False Promise of ‘Nature-based Solutions’ – The False Promise of Fake food – Carbon capture and net-zero – Geo-engineering – The Role of Biodiversity and Agroecological Systems – The climate emergency we face today is part of several interlocking […]
Plants, Planet & People – The Living Earth and Climate Change
Author: Dr Vandana Shiva Earth care and the regeneration of biodiversity and living soil is the most effective and revolutionary Climate Action in times of extinction. The solutions to Food Crisis, Biodiversity Erosion and the Climate emergency lie in making peace with the Earth , recognising that the Earth is living, her biodiversity and biosphere […]
The Story of Rice
As one of the most important and most widely produced staple crops in the world, the story of rice is deeply tied to place and time. Throughout Asia, has always had a deeper significance than just a basic food, it holds an important place in cultural ceremonies and rituals, is a connector and creator of […]