[Sundaycommunity] Fwd: Celebrating Biodiversity: Not War and dominance.

Fri Dec 6 00:48:52 PST 2024

Hi All

On the positive side, to realize a world without war it might help to 
practice that world in the here and now.

One way we can do that is through Navdanya or Regenerative Agriculture. 
We can all engage at some level with regenerative agriculture because it 
is about developing a sacred relationship with nature and the food that 
nature provides for us. The bulletin below from Navdanya will get you 
started on this path.

Art Blomme
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Celebrating Biodiversity: Vasundhara Festival 2024
Building a Regenerative Future
Navdanya International 
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	Navdanya International
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*Celebrating Biodiversity: Vasundhara Festival 2024* 
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As global leaders convened for *COP16* in Cali, Colombia, and *COP29* in 
Baku, Azerbaijan, to tackle the mounting ecological crises, their 
proposed solutions remained entrenched in *top-down, corporate-driven 
frameworks*. These strategies—including biodiversity and carbon credits, 
so-called nature-based solutions, and the digitalization of nature—are 
part of *a continuation of the colonial legacy of bioimperialism*, as 
critically analyzed in our fact sheet Understanding Biodiversity Credits 
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Though presented as innovative pathways to conservation, these schemes 
commodify ecosystems and perpetuate exploitation under the guise of 
sustainability. As analyzed in our illustrated booklet, Biodiversity is 
Not for Sale 
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they obscure the deeper systemic causes of biodiversity loss and climate 
change, displace local communities, and degrade ecosystems. Our article, 
COP29: The Perpetuation of False Solutions to the Climate Crisis 
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highlights how these mechanisms often serve corporate greenwashing 
rather than genuine ecological restoration.

In stark contrast, on *October 16th, World Food Day 2024*, Navdanya 
hosted the *Vasundhara Festival* 
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its Biodiversity Conservation Farm in Dehradun, India, offering a living 
example of genuine biodiversity conservation. Indigenous peoples, small 
farmers, and community leaders from across the globe came together not 
only to celebrate biodiversity but to share what it truly means to them. 
For these custodians of life, biodiversity is not merely a scientific 
concept or marketable asset—it is a way of living, a profound 
relationship with nature that shapes their cultures, practices, and 
futures. Through their stories, songs, and regenerative farming 
practices, these communities demonstrated that *protecting biodiversity 
means rejecting commodification and embracing community-led solutions 
rooted in care, reciprocity, and harmony with the Earth*. Their 
collective wisdom illuminated a path forward: one where conservation is 
not a market-driven exercise but a deeply human endeavor to honor and 
sustain the intricate web of life.

/Read more/ 
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*Key Moments from the Festival* 
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·*Declarations for an Ecological Future*: Two powerful declarations were 
presented:

o/Seeding the Future of the Earth and Humanity 
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calling for regenerative agriculture and an end to harmful technologies 
like GMOs./

o/The Māori Women’s Declaration for Soil and Seed 
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honoring the sacred connection between humanity and nature./

·*Voices of the Custodians*: Women farmers, Indigenous leaders, and 
small-scale producers shared practices like agroecology, seed saving, 
and intercropping, showcasing real solutions to climate and biodiversity 
crises.

·*Earth Democracy in Action*: The festival embodied Navdanya’s principle 
of Earth Democracy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all life and 
the need to resist extractive systems.

·*Biodiversity is at the Core of Regeneration*, as it sustains the 
health of ecosystems, cultures, and economies, ensuring resilience 
against climate and food crises. It embodies the interconnectedness of 
life, fostering harmony between humans and nature for a thriving future.

/Read more 
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*Voices of Diversity, Voices of Resilience- Video Series* 
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We’re excited to share the second part 
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of the *Voices of Diversity, Voices of Resilience * 
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series showcasing women farmers and Indigenous communities as guardians 
of seeds and ecosystems. These films share their powerful stories of 
nurturing biodiversity, preserving ancient practices, and championing 
food sovereignty.

Often overlooked in global discussions, their voices are essential to 
regenerating our planet. Stay tuned for the first release and join us in 
celebrating their wisdom and transformative work.

*Building a Regenerative Future *

The Vasundhara Festival was not only a celebration but a call to action. 
It demonstrated the power of collective efforts to protect ecosystems, 
revive local traditions, and ensure a future where both humans and the 
Earth can thrive.

By focusing on biodiversity-based farming and Earth Democracy, the event 
illuminated the path forward: a regenerative future where food and 
agriculture become tools for healing rather than destruction. As the 
participants reaffirmed, true change begins with re-aligning with 
nature’s wisdom, empowering local communities, and rejecting 
exploitative systems that harm the Earth.

The festival’s message is one of urgency and hope: humanity has the 
power to choose a path of regeneration, guided by the wisdom of the 
Earth and the resilience of its communities. It is a call to honor 
biodiversity, protect the commons, and embrace the solutions that 
already exist within the hands of farmers, Indigenous peoples, and 
small-scale food producers. The future of the planet depends on the 
actions we take today.

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*Biodiversity is Not for Sale Booklet*

In the wake of COP29, we present /*Biodiversity is Not for Sale*/ 
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an illustrated booklet by Navdanya International. This powerful 
publication explores the urgent issue of biodiversity loss and critiques 
corporate-driven models that exploit natural ecosystems for profit.

Through vivid visuals and compelling narratives, the booklet highlights 
the essential role of small farmers, Indigenous communities, and local 
custodians in preserving biodiversity. It calls for real solutions 
rooted in agroecology, traditional knowledge, and community-led 
conservation, rejecting commodification schemes like biodiversity 
credits and GMOs.

This booklet is a critical resource for understanding how we can 
regenerate ecosystems and protect biodiversity through care, 
reciprocity, and sustainable food cultures.

/Read more/ 
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*COP29: Commodification vs. Regeneration* 
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At COP29, world leaders focused on financial mechanisms and net-zero 
pledges that commodify nature while delaying real solutions. Schemes 
like carbon and biodiversity credits enable corporate greenwashing, 
displace communities, and deepen biodiversity loss.

True climate action lies in regenerative practices led by Indigenous 
communities and small farmers. Agroecology, biodiversity restoration, 
and local food systems offer real solutions rooted in harmony with 
nature. It’s time to prioritize these community-driven approaches to 
heal the Earth.

/Read more/ 
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