In this episode of A People’s Climate, host Shilpi Chhotray sits down with Vivien Sansour, founder of the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library, for a powerful conversation about resistance in the face of Israeli militarism, occupation, and ecological devastation.
For two years, the world watched Israel’s genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing campaign across Palestine—including the annihilation of Palestinian land, the contamination of Palestinian water, and the carbon-intensive bombardment that has choked the air and scorched the soil. Entire food systems have been erased. And yet, so many environmentalists remain silent. Vivien makes it clear that climate conversations cannot be separated from Western imperialism and genocide.
From saving heirloom seeds to ancestral farming practices, Vivien shares how Palestinian farmers and land stewards are not only protecting the environment but also preserving culture, memory, and survival itself.
Resources
Palestinian Land, Heritage, and Identity – Shilpi Chhotray in conversation with Rania Batrice
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