About
Vandana Shiva is an Indian scholar, environmental activist and author. She is known for her work on biodiversity, seed sovereignty, agriculture and anti-globalization, and she founded the organization Navdanya.
Personal details
- Born
- November 5, 1952
- Birthplace
- Dehradun
- Nationality
- India
- Education
- University of Western Ontario, Panjab University, University of Guelph, St. Mary's Convent High School
Known for
- Founder of Navdanya
- Author of environmental and agricultural works
- Staying Alive: Women, Ecology and Development
Awards
- Right Livelihood Award
Trivia & fun facts
- She trained as a physicist before becoming an environmental activist.
- She founded Navdanya, a movement for biodiversity conservation and farmers' rights.
