Dr. Vandana Shiva (environmentalist and anti-globalization activist)

Dr. Vandana Shiva is an Indian environmentalist and activist known for advocating sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and small-scale farming. She argues that big corporations and industrial agriculture threaten local ecosystems, farmers’ rights, and food security. Shiva promotes eco-friendly practices, seed saving, and traditional farming methods to protect the environment and support rural communities. Her work emphasizes the importance of preserving nature’s diversity and empowering farmers, contrasting with globalized, profit-driven agricultural systems that often harm local environments and economies. She is a prominent voice advocating for ecological balance and social justice in food and farming practices.