New Delhi, March 10 -- Food sovereignty is under threat, particularly in Indigenous food systems, which serve as biodiversity hotspots. Yet, policies continue to favour monocultures, chemical inputs and corporate control over seeds, undermining the very systems that sustain life.

Research presented by 16 Indigenous women from 16 Indigenous Peoples across all seven socio-cultural regions, published in the latest issue of Knowledge Makers Journal, suggested that Indigenous knowledge holds the key to addressing food insecurity, biodiversity loss and climate vulnerability. The journal was launched on March 7, 2025.

The journal serves as more than just a publication - it brings together Indigenous researchers to highlight the urgent need to ...