

Vandana Shiva: "Agroecology and The Great Simplification"
57 snips Nov 23, 2022
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Chipko Movement
- Vandana Shiva volunteered for the Chipko movement during her PhD studies after witnessing deforestation.
- The movement involved women hugging trees to prevent logging, highlighting the importance of forests for ecological balance.
Green Revolution Impacts
- The Green Revolution shifted agriculture's focus from nourishing the land to prioritizing chemical inputs.
- This change has led to desertification, water depletion, cancer, and farmer protests in regions like Punjab.
Sri Lanka and Cuba
- Vandana Shiva clarifies she was not an advisor to the Sri Lankan president during the fertilizer ban.
- She contrasts Sri Lanka's approach with Cuba's successful transition to organic agriculture after sanctions.