Bija Vidyapeeth: Education for Earth Citizenship
 In a world dominated by greed and competition, speed and restlessness, pollution and ecological destruction, war and violence, Navdanya's educational initiative Bija Vidyapeeth, in partnership with the Schumacher College in UK, offers a unique opportunity to explore and practise the art and science of sustainability based on ecological principles at the peaceful pollution-free setting of Navdanya's organic farm in Doon Valley.
The courses offered at Bija Vidyapeeth allow participants both literally and figuratively dig into the tenets of sustainability and deep democracy through interaction with the foremost intellectuals of our times, dedicated participants from all backgrounds and the surrounding biodiverse setting. The transformative courses and the enchanting ambience reinvigorate our vital link with nature and will cultivate contemplation, enquiry and dynamic action that will inspire participants for a lifetime.
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Courses coming up.
Biodiverse Organic Farming: The Solution to the Food and Climate Crisis
February 1- 3, 2009
The Genetic Engineering industry is promoting GMOs as the answer to the food and climate crisis, while the real and lasting solutions are emerging from biodiverse organic farming, building on centuries of knowledge. Read more…
Grandmother's University organised by Diverse Women for Diversity
March 27 - 29, 2009
The era of globalization and liberalization has engaged in a steady onslaught of women's traditional knowledge that has been safeguarded for centuries. As various crises emerge, this knowledge is invaluable to overcome future challenges. Read more…
Ecological Agriculture
September 4 - 6, 2009
Ecological and organic farming is the only way the agrarian crisis and the food crisis can be addressed. Read more…
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