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For web and facebook with a line from me "This is an example of the the Seed Emergency .This is why we need a strong movement for defense of our Seed Freedom and Seed Sovereignty.If you want to join us in stopping this biopiracy,write to us at This email address......


Who are the people behind grassroots movements, farming unions, groundbreaking research and government policy that are helping to stave off hunger, boost crop harvests and put more food on tables?

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Held on 4th and 5th April 2012
New Delhi 

To celebrate 25 years of Navdanya’s work in the conservation of Biodiversity, Navdanya with Initiative of Health and Equity in Society and All India Women’s Education Fund Association organized a two day Round Table on Intellectual Property......


Press Conference by Jigmi Y. Thinley, Prime Minister of Bhutan, regarding the High-level Meeting on Wellbeing and Happiness - Defining a New Economic Paradigm, to be held at the United Nations Headquarters on 2nd April.

http://www.demotix.com/news/1130975/jigmi-thinley-holds-press-conference-wellbeing-and-happiness

Her influence has taken root in India and is growing around the world. She's fighting for farmers, the seeds they plant, and the food we eat. We speak with environmental activist Vandana Shiva.

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About Navdanya

Navdanya means “nine seeds” (symbolizing protection of biological and cultural diversity) and also the “new gift” (for seed as commons, based on the right to save and share seeds In today’s context of biological and ecological destruction, seed savers are the true givers of seed. This gift or “dana” of Navadhanyas (nine seeds) is the ultimate gift – it is a gift of life, of heritage and continuity. Conserving seed is conserving biodiversity, conserving knowledge of the seed and its utilization, conserving culture, conserving sustainability.

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