Vandana Shiva

Vandana Shiva is a prominent Indian environmentalist, physicist, and author known for her activism in alter-globalization and ecofeminism.

After earning a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Western Ontario in 1978, she shifted her focus to ecological concerns.

Shiva has received numerous awards for her work in human rights, ecology, and conservation.

She is the founder of Navdanya, an organization promoting biodiversity and organic farming.

Her writings and activism challenge industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, and corporate control of food systems.

Shiva advocates for sustainable farming practices, seed sovereignty, and women's rights in agriculture, making her a influential voice in global environmental and social justice movements.