24th Provincial Seed Fair in Catamarca for the Exchange of Native and Local Seeds
On 12th September this year, the fair—which had begun with a dozen stalls—spanned a grounds that accommodated more than 200 tables where farming families displayed the fruits they had harvested, raised, and processed. The 24th Provincial Fair for the Exchange of Native and Creole Seeds took place. What had once been a local event has spread to various parts of the province of Catamarca and to the neighboring provinces of Santiago del Estero and La Rioja. What began as a display of seeds expanded to include seedlings, farm animals, nuts, sweet and savory preserves, various types of textile crafts, wines, and fruit syrups… and most importantly; the scale of this growth also served to foster values, promote autonomous and dignified ways of life, and share transformative knowledge and practices.
Argentina – Gatherings For Life and the Future
On Pachamama Day, organizations from Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay gathered in Aristóbulo del Valle, Misiones, one day after the 29th Provincial Seed Fair, to strengthen the political, organizational, and educational capacities of leaders and organizations in the Triple Frontier region committed to defending seeds as the heritage of the peoples
Warriors Defending Our Mother Nature: The Ocean Is Our Home
New emblematic case study looks at the Alliance of Solwara Warriors in Papua New Guinea who have been resisting deep sea mining while building Locally Managed Marine Areas, coral farms and fisheries cooperatives in its place.
