For quite a while, I neglected climate issues. They remained in the background of my concerns. So I was only sympathetically curious about Vandana Shiva. The wave of criticism poured on her following the battles she led easily dissuaded me from examining further the positions she took.
I was wrong…
Only now have I read the report « Gates Ag One: The Recolonisation Of Agriculture » (February 2020) which she authored at Navdanya International.
I was dazzled by her argument against « Gates Ag One« (« The Bill & Melinda Gates Agricultural Innovations LLC« ), the agricultural arm of the Gates Foundation.
It is very clear, well researched, well thought out and politically significant.
Political ecology is at the heart of the changes that need to be made in our ways of thinking and acting. For those who are still wondering, I urge you to read this important « manifesto« .
Here are some key ideas…
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