Vandana Shiva

I believe water is a commons, a public good, and privatizing it turns a basic human right into a commodity controlled by corporations, which endangers the equitable distribution of water. Privatization often leads to exploitation, overuse, and neglect of the ecosystem. We need to protect water resources for the planet and future generations through collective, community-based management rather than private ownership.

I believe that genetic engineering in agriculture is a flawed approach that threatens biodiversity, ecosystems, and food sovereignty. It transfers power from farmers to large corporations and undermines nature's intricate balance.

Investing billions in mega science projects like a larger-scale CERN diverts precious resources and intellectual energy from pressing issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequality. We must prioritize our spending to create a sustainable and equitable world rather than pursuing ever-more grandiose experiments that benefit few.

Water is the basis of life and a vital common good that should not be subject to privatization. Privatizing water often leads to the commodification of water, harming ecosystems and denying the poor access to this basic human right.