Global Exchange Reality Tour ~ November 1 – 11, 2015
How different would our human societies, economies, and structures of law look as part of a connected, Earth-centered community?
“The ecological and economic problems we face are rooted in a series of reductionist steps, which have shrunk our imagination and our identity, our purpose on the Earth, and the instruments we use to meet our needs. We are first and foremost Earth citizens. And our highest duty is to maintain the living systems of the Earth that support our life. Earth citizenship needs Earth-centered cultures, Earth-based democracy, and Earth-centered economies.” -Vandana Shiva, from the book, The Rights of Nature
While many over the past decades have explored the idea of living in balance with the planet and limiting the role of unfettered corporate power in all aspects of life, the rights-based movement that seeks to change fundamental law and culture is both relatively new and rapidly accelerating. It has kept pace with the realization that the current corporate-led global economic framework has brought us to the brink of economic and ecological disaster, and that true change will only come from the grassroots.
Program Highlights:
* Visit to the Raj Ghat
* Visit to Dr. Vandana Shiva Navdanya Biodiversity and Conservation Farm
* Meet with the National Ganga Rights Movement
* Learn about the people’s movement against POSCO
* 5 days at the Navdanya Biodiversity Conservation Farm
* Meet with various local NGOs
Learn more about Global Exchange Reality Tour’s very special opportunity at Rights of Nature Tour of India with Vandana Shiva.
Read Global Exchange’s Community Rights Program Director Shannon Biggs blog about the first Rights of Nature trip that took place in November 2013.
