Rediscovering the sacred in agriculture
Vandana Shiva is the recipient of the Right Livelihood Award and one of the best-known activists for seeds, sustainable agriculture and equality. In her guest lecture, she talks about the ancient wisdom and "sacredness" in ancient agriculture that still thrives in indigenous communities today. How can we rediscover the sacred in agriculture for our time? Can it become the basis for a new agriculture of the future? You are cordially invited to attend the guest lecture with Vandana Shiva.
Date
1 February, 20:00-21:15
Place
Main Auditorium
Language
English
Vandana Shiva
Vandana Shiva is an Indian activist and author who advocates for the preservation of biological diversity, the protection of women's rights, and sustainable agriculture. She is the founder and director of Navdanya, an organization that promotes organic and biodynamic farming and the conservation of seed diversity in India. Shiva has published numerous books and is a well-known speaker on topics such as genetically modified organisms, global trade agreements, and sustainable development. She has received numerous awards, including the Right Livelihood Award, the Alternative Nobel Prize.