TEDxMasala - Dr Vandana Shiva - Solutions to the food and ecological crisis facing us today.

Dr. Vandana Shiva's speech argues that the Green Revolution has failed to address food security issues and instead led to soil degradation, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity. She criticizes the mechanistic approach to agriculture, which prioritizes uniformity and high yields over diversity and ecological sustainability. Dr. Shiva emphasizes the importance of biodiversity in food production and highlights the neglect of traditional crops like millets, which are rich in nutrients and can thrive in challenging environmental conditions. She also criticizes the patenting of seeds by multinational corporations, which restricts farmers' access to seed diversity and leads to dependence on expensive, high-yielding varieties.Dr. Shiva advocates for a holistic approach to food security that prioritizes biodiversity, local knowledge, and community involvement in decision-making processes. She believes that individuals can make a difference by choosing to eat locally grown, organic foods and supporting small-scale, ecological agriculture. Ultimately, Dr. Shiva argues for a fundamental transformation of our food systems to ensure food sovereignty, environmental sustainability, and social justice.