Slow Living: What You Can Do About Climate Change by Dr. Vandana Shiva and Ms. Shreya Jani

Slow Living invites us to slow down — not as a retreat, but as a conscious response to the world we inhabit.

New Delhi, March 30, 2026: The book, ‘Slow Living: What You Can Do About Climate Change’ by Vandana Shiva and Shreya Jani was launched on 26 March, 2026 at India International Centre, New Delhi.

Priya Kapoor, Editorial Director at Roli Books, opened the evening by welcoming the audience and introducing Slow Living: What You Can Do About Climate Change, describing it as a timely and practical response to the ecological and social challenges of the present moment. She then invited the authors, Dr. Vandana Shiva and Shreya Jani, to the stage to discuss the ideas that shaped the book.

In conversation, Dr. Vandana Shiva and Shreya Jani reflected on the urgent need to rethink the pace of contemporary life and the consequences of a world driven by speed, consumption, and constant growth.

Drawing on decades of ecological work and grassroots movements, Dr. Shiva spoke about how the pursuit of speed has led not only to environmental crises such as climate change and pollution, but also to the fragmentation of communities and a loss of space for reflection and care.

Jani spoke about how the book emerges from years of dialogue and shared work, and highlighted its central idea of “decolonizing joy” – reclaiming fulfilment beyond consumer culture and rediscovering meaning through community, biodiversity, and everyday acts of responsibility.

The discussion also touched on lessons from environmental movements in India and around the world. Dr. Shiva shared experiences from campaigns such as the Chipko movement and community-led struggles for environmental protection, emphasizing that meaningful change often begins with small, collective efforts rooted in local communities.

Jani reflected on how these stories reveal the power of patience and persistence, reminding audiences that lasting change rarely comes instantly but grows gradually through sustained commitment and care for both people and the planet.

About the authors:

Vandana Shiva is a world-renowned environmental thinker, activist, feminist, and philosopher of science whose work has shaped global movements for ecological justice. She is the founder of the Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology and Navdanya, and serves as President of Navdanya International. Her advocacy for seed freedom, biodiversity, and food sovereignty has influenced policy and grassroots movements worldwide. She is the recipient of the Right Livelihood Award (1993), often referred to as the “Alternative Nobel Prize,” the Sydney Peace Prize (2010), TIME magazine’s “Environmental Hero” recognition, the UN Global 500 Roll of Honor, the Fukuoka Prize, and the Order of the Golden Ark.

Shreya Jani is a peace educator and cultural practitioner who began her journey at the age of 15, working with Vandana Shiva, an association that has continued for over three decades.

The link of the book: https://rolibooks.com/?s=slow+living