Ask anybody you know ‘who is India’s most popular eco-activist working to protect India’s food biodiversity and sovereignty?’, and the answer you get is bound to be Dr Vandana Shiva. Perpetually dressed in cotton handloom saris—she’s a proponent of ‘slow fashion’ after all—and sporting a large bindi, Dr Shiva is an icon you won’t forget. But if you’ve never had a conversation with her, here’s something you should know.
Her words are straightforward, cutting and impactful, and are invariably backed by all the grassroots level research she has accomplished in over five decades. She has data as well as compelling arguments and examples from history on her fingertips forever, and one chat with her can indeed convince you to commit to the cause of Climate Action, sustainability and conservation of India’s biodiversity. During her chat with Her Circle, Dr Shiva touched upon every subject you need to know about—from what sustainability truly means to the importance of understanding the concepts of bioethics and biopiracy. Watch the video to learn more.