Vandana Shiva

Today, ecology activist and regenerative agriculture advocate Vandana Shiva joins me to discuss how her lifetime of work has shaped the way she sees the world. From chaining herself to trees to winning against powerful agriculture giants like Monsanto, Vandana shares the many lessons she’s learned in fighting for food systems that are better for the Earth and better for humans. Can we shift away from fossil input intensive agriculture that produces commodities lacking in full nutrients towards one with more labor, more community and more nutritious food? About Vandana Shiva: Vandana Shiva is a well known activist, author of many books, and is a global champion on regenerative local agriculture, biodiversity and nutritious food. She has a PhD in physics and 40 years ago founded the Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology, an independent research institute that works on the most significant ecological problems of our times.  For Show Notes and More visit: https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/46-vandana-shiva

Jason Bradford, Andrew Millison, Vandana Shiva, and Daniel Zetah discuss the feasibility of a fossil-free food system, the importance of regenerative agriculture, inspiring young people through land restoration, creating a sustainable future, and reframing cultural desires to align with sustainable goals.

Dr. Vandana Shiva, a world-renowned environmental thinker and activist, dives into the urgent need for reclaiming our intellectual freedom in a digital age dominated by corporate interests. She critiques the encroachment of companies like Monsanto on traditional farming practices and advocates for self-governance, or Swaraj, as a means to resist corporate control. Shiva emphasizes the vital connection with nature and the importance of unity in combating ecological degradation. Her insights inspire a call to action for a sustainable, sovereign future.