Tuesday

Tuesday began with a fantastic meeting with the organization NAVDANYA - that was originally set up as a seed bank for indigenous crops. They assist farmers in learning about the benefits of organic production, nutrition of various heirloom crops and varieties, works with policy makers, focuses on women, and multicropping in India. I had a great time learning about their view of the green revolution, the benefits of "old seeds" and the concept of "nutrition per acre" not production per acre.

Later in the day I meet with Chandra Bhushan and Sopan Joshi at the center for science and environment in New Delhi. The Center is involved in all aspects of environmental issues and is considered on of the largest and most influential organizations in the country. I had a wonderfully candid conversation about climate change, the US involvement in the global climate change debate, as well as the viewpoint of climate change in the eyes of the average Indian citizen. It was a very fun and spirited conversation!