Vandana Shiva | |
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 Shiva in 2014 | |
| Born | 5 November 1952 |
| Alma mater | Panjab University, Chandigarh University of Guelph University of Western Ontario |
| Occupation(s) | Philosopher, environmentalist, author, professional speaker, social activist, physicist |
| Awards | Right Livelihood Award (1993) Sydney Peace Prize (2010) Mirodi Prize (2016) Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize (2012) |
| Website | navdanya.org |
Vandana Shiva (born 5 November 1952) is an Indian scholar, environmental activist, food sovereignty advocate, ecofeminist and anti-globalization author.[2] Based in Delhi, Shiva has written more than 20 books.[3] She is often referred to as "Gandhi of grain" for her activism associated with the anti-GMO movement.[4]
Shiva is one of the leaders and board members of the International Forum on Globalization (with Jerry Mander, Ralph Nader, and Helena Norberg-Hodge), and a figure of the anti-globalisation movement.[5] She has argued in favour of many traditional practices, as in her interview in the book Vedic Ecology (by Ranchor Prime). She is a member of the scientific committee of the Fundacion IDEAS, Spain's Socialist Party's think tank. She is also a member of the International Organization for a Participatory Society.[6]
- ^ "Sustaining Life". Saving Species. 23 December 2011. BBC Radio 4. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
- ^ Who's Who of Women and the Environment – Vandana Shiva. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Last visited 2012.
- ^ "Vandana Shiva's Publications". Retrieved 24 February 2011.
- ^ "Vandana Shiva on why the food we eat matters". BBC Travel. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ Chattergee, D.K. (2011). Encyclopedia of Global Justice, A-I Vol. 1. Springer. ISBN 9781402091599. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ International Organization for a Participatory Society – Interim Committee Retrieved 25 September 2012