Vandana Shiva (environmentalist)

Vandana Shiva is an Indian environmentalist, scholar, and activist known for her work promoting ecological sustainability, biodiversity, and protecting traditional farming practices. She advocates for small-scale farmers and opposes large industrial agriculture that relies heavily on chemical pesticides and genetically modified organisms, which can harm the environment and threaten farmers' livelihoods. Shiva emphasizes the importance of maintaining natural ecosystems and cultural diversity, arguing that sustainable farming benefits both the planet and local communities. Her efforts aim to create a more just and environmentally friendly food system, raising awareness about the impacts of globalized agriculture and the importance of ecological balance.